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Eiva

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eiva: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

The name Eiva is a modern, less common variant of Eva, which itself stems from the Hebrew Chavah, meaning "life" or "living one." This fresh spelling gives the ancient name a contemporary feel, particularly popular in Scotland in recent decades. While no widely famous bearers named Eiva immediately spring to mind, the name shares its root with the biblical Eve and the legendary Ava Gardner. There are no notable place connections directly tied to the spelling Eiva, though the original Eva has inspired place names such as Eva, Tennessee. As a further note, Eiva may also be seen as a stylised form of the Gaelic name Aoife, meaning "beauty" or "radiance," though the two have different etymological origins—making it a flexible choice that feels both familiar and distinct.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20163 babies
Latest (2016)
#7983 babies
Total births
3since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).