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At a Glance
- 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
EEVIPA /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.
Names Like Eve
These names share Eve’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Eve mean?
Life, living. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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