UK girl's name
Evannah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evannah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evannah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Evannah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evannah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Evannah.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evannah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Evannah mean?
The name Evannah is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the name Eva, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Havah," meaning "life" or "life-giver." This connection to the concept of life may have been influenced by the biblical figure Eve, who was considered the mother of all living beings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Evannah can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it appears in various historical records and documents from different regions. One of the earliest known references is found in a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions an Evannah who was a noblewoman from the region now known as France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evannah. In the 16th century, Evannah Wilkins (1535-1612) was a prominent English writer and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Another notable figure was Evannah Darlington (1674-1748), a British artist renowned for her intricate and detailed portrait paintings of the aristocracy.
In the 18th century, Evannah Cartwright (1715-1780) was a pioneering inventor and engineer from England, best known for her contributions to the development of the power loom and the mechanization of the textile industry. During the same period, Evannah Montague (1720-1799) was a influential philosopher and writer from Scotland, whose works explored concepts of morality, reason, and the nature of human society.
Moving into the 19th century, Evannah Nightingale (1825-1910) was a renowned nurse and social reformer from England, who made significant contributions to improving healthcare and sanitation practices during the Crimean War. Her efforts helped revolutionize the nursing profession and paved the way for modern nursing practices.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Evannah, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines. While the name may have originated from ancient Hebrew roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained significance across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Evannah over time
The chart below shows babies named Evannah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Evannah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evannah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evannah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5688 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Evannah
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Evannah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evannah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Evannah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Evannah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Evannah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evannah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Evannah in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Evannah across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.