Eviana
Feminine name possibly derived from Hebrew meaning "life" or "lively".
Name Census estimates that about 865 living Americans carry the first name Eviana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eviana today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eviana births was 2015 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eviana. 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
865
~ 1 in 396,248 Americans
Peak year
2015
63 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,826
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Eviana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eviana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 445 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eviana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eviana 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 Eviana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Eviana, while Washington, New York, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eviana
The name Eviana is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is a combination of two Latin words, "aevum," meaning "age" or "eternity," and "vita," meaning "life." Together, these words form the name Eviana, which can be interpreted as "eternal life" or "everlasting life."
During the Roman era, names with similar roots, such as Aeviterna and Vitalis, were not uncommon. However, the specific name Eviana does not appear to have been widely used until much later in history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the writings of Italian poet and scholar Petrarch, who lived in the 14th century.
Eviana gained some popularity in certain regions of Europe during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and Spain. It was favored by noble families who appreciated the name's association with longevity and eternal life. One notable figure from this time was Eviana de' Medici, a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, who lived from 1482 to 1552.
In the 17th century, the name Eviana appeared in several religious texts and writings, often used as a symbolic representation of spiritual immortality or the everlasting nature of the soul. One such example can be found in the works of Spanish mystic and poet, St. John of the Cross, who referred to Eviana as a metaphor for the divine love that transcends earthly existence.
As the name spread to different parts of the world, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Eviana, Evianna, and Evyanna. In the 19th century, Eviana Cavendish, an English aristocrat and philanthropist, was known for her charitable work and efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor (1820-1898).
Another notable figure was Eviana Fallaci, an Italian journalist, and author who gained international recognition for her incisive reporting and best-selling books on topics like war, politics, and feminism (1929-2006). Her fearless and outspoken nature earned her both acclaim and controversy during her lifetime.
While the name Eviana has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.
People
Eviana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eviana 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
Eviana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eviana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 865 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eviana 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 396,248 US residents.
Is Eviana a common name?
We classify Eviana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 872 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eviana most popular?
The single biggest year for Eviana was 2015, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eviana is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eviana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eviana 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.