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At a Glance: Name: Eve – Meaning: life, living – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EEV
Eve is a Hebrew name meaning "life" or "living," and it fits right in with today's shorter, minimalist name style while still reading as a timeless classic. Pronounced EEV, it has a simple, clean sound. If you've heard other meanings floating around, this one — life, living — is the Hebrew origin.
Meaning & Origin of Eve
Meaning: Life, living.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eve
Phonetic: EEV IPA: /ˈiːv/
Popularity of Eve
Eve hit its peak popularity back in 1907, ranking #414 with 73 babies given the name that year. Since then it's settled lower, landing at #569 in 2024 with 529 babies — a name the SSA has tracked steadily from 1880 through 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Eve mean?
Life, living. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eve)
How do you pronounce Eve?
Eve is pronounced EEV (IPA: /ˈiːv/).
Is Eve a popular name right now?
Eve peaked at #414 in 1907 and is ranked #569 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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