“life, or full of life” — Associated with the Latin root 'avis'
Italy origin · Girl name
♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls
#1138US 2023
213Births / yr
↑Rising
5.2kAll-time births
📅 Since 188000.01% of births at peak
How to pronounce Evelina
ev·el·EE·nuh
/ˌɛv.ɛl.ˈiː.nə/ · stress on EE · 4 syllables
“life, or full of life”
Associated with the Latin root 'avis' · Italy origin
What does Evelina mean and where does it come from?
Evelina is derived from the Italian name 'Evelina', which is often associated with the Latin root 'avis', meaning 'bird'. The name has been in use since the 18th century and gained popularity through literary works, including Henry Fielding's novel 'Evelina' in 1778. It has regional variations like
Cultural significance
Evelina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of life, or full of life.
Rising — up 15 spots — currently #1138 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
US Trend 1880–2023#1138 · Top 0.84%
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Year
US Rank
Births
vs Prior Year
2023
#1138
213
▲ up 15 · +1% births
2022
#1153
211
▲ up 103 · +13% births
2021
#1256
187
▲ up 67 · +13% births
2020
#1323
165
▲ up 30 · -6% births
2015
#1353
175
▲ up 720 · +84% births
2010
#2073
95
▲ up 751 · +64% births
2005
#2824
58
▲ up 1255 · +93% births
2000
#4079
30
▼ down 292 · +7% births
1995
#3787
28
▼ down 71
1990
#3716
28
▲ up 141 · +33% births
1985
#3857
21
▲ up 138 · +11% births
1980
#3995
19
▼ down 39 · +19% births
1975
#3956
16
▼ down 924 · -27% births
1970
#3032
22
▼ down 617 · -12% births
1965
#2415
25
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Name Popularity Timeline
Popularity Statistics for Evelina
1900Rank #918
213
#2105
↘Falling
1900 - 202328 years
The story of Evelina
Evelina has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. With 5,153 total births recorded, Evelina remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #646 in 1880, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1138 in 2023.
Evelina means "life, or full of life" — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Evelina?
Evelina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Evelina have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Evelina?
Evelina originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Evelina?
Evelina is a four-syllable name pronounced EH2 V EH0 L IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Evelina?
Evelina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Sibling names that pair with Evelina
For a sister
Evelina & Laverda♡
Evelina & Gianna♡
Evelina & Aria♡
Evelina & Valentina♡
For a brother
Evelina & Leonardo♡
Evelina & Lucia♡
Evelina & Giovanni♡
Evelina & Lorenzo♡
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Worldwide ranking · 2023
Country
Rank
🇺🇸 USA
#1138
🇬🇧 UK
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