Eva-May
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eva-May: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
Eva-May pairs two timeless names into a single, melodic double-barrelled choice that has seen steady Scottish use since the late 20th century. Eva is the Latin form of Eve, ultimately from the Hebrew Chavvah, meaning "life" or "living one," while May derives from the month of May, the Roman goddess Maia, or the English name Mary. Famous bearers include actress Eva Longoria and First Lady Eva Perón, though the hyphenated form is more a modern invention. The name Eva shares its root with the Scottish town of Evanton in Ross-shire, likely named after a local landowner. Interestingly, Eva-May mirrors a broader Scottish trend for compound names like Anna-Lisa, offering a sweet yet distinctive alternative to the standalone originals.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y