Evelia
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,349 living Americans carry the first name Evelia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evelia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evelia births was 1980 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evelia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 254,080 Americans
Peak year
1980
38 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,916
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Evelia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evelia from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 255 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Evelia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evelia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Evelia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evelias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Evelia, while North Carolina, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 182 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evelia
The given name Evelia has its origins in Latin and Greek roots, tracing back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Latin word "aevis," meaning "eternity" or "everlasting," combined with the Greek suffix "-ia," often used to form feminine names. This etymology suggests that Evelia carries the meaning of "eternal" or "everlasting one."
In ancient Roman culture, names with similar roots were bestowed upon individuals, symbolizing a wish for longevity or perpetuity. The name Evelia, while not widely documented in classical texts or historical records, may have been used sparingly during the Roman era or in regions influenced by Roman culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evelia can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval Italian records. Evelia di Montefeltro, born in 1115, was a noblewoman from the prestigious Montefeltro family, known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in Renaissance-era Italy.
In the 16th century, Evelia Caraffa, born in 1550, was a Italian noble and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici of France. Her presence at the French court during this period is documented in various historical accounts.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Evelia Tognoli, born in 1838, was an Italian opera singer renowned for her performances in leading roles across Europe. Her talents were celebrated in contemporary reviews and she is considered one of the finest sopranos of her time.
Another notable figure with the name Evelia was Evelia Peralta, born in 1892, a Mexican revolutionary and feminist activist. She played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution, advocating for women's rights and social reforms.
In the 20th century, Evelia Villar, born in 1914, was a prominent Uruguayan artist known for her vibrant paintings and murals. Her works captured the essence of her country's culture and landscapes, and she is regarded as one of Uruguay's most influential artists.
While the name Evelia has not been as widely popular as some other names throughout history, it has been borne by individuals who left their mark in various fields, from nobility and the arts to activism and revolution. Its enduring presence, though relatively rare, reflects the essence of its meaning – everlasting.
People
Evelia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evelia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evelia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evelia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,349 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evelia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 254,080 US residents.
Is Evelia a common name?
We classify Evelia as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,556 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evelia most popular?
The single biggest year for Evelia was 1980, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evelia is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evelia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evelia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.