UK girl's name
Evara
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly related to Eve.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. 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.
Evara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Evara. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evara ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Evara.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Evara mean?
The given name Evara is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "eva," which means "life" or "breath," and the suffix "-ra," which is a feminine ending. The name is thought to have been a common choice for baby girls born in Sumerian households, symbolizing the precious gift of life.
While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sumerian culture, the name Evara has also been found in various historical records and texts from other ancient civilizations in the region. For instance, it is mentioned in some Akkadian cuneiform tablets from the 3rd millennium BC, suggesting its usage among the Semitic peoples of Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Evara was a Sumerian priestess who lived in the city of Uruk around 2500 BC. She was known for her dedication to the goddess Inanna and her role in preserving the religious traditions of her time.
In the 1st century AD, there was a notable woman named Evara who was a philosopher and scholar in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. She was known for her teachings on ethics and her contributions to the Neoplatonic school of thought.
During the Middle Ages, an Evara was mentioned in various chronicles as a noblewoman in the Kingdom of Aragon, which is now part of modern-day Spain. She was known for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts in the 12th century.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian Renaissance painter named Evara Castiglione who was renowned for her portraits of wealthy patrons and her skill in capturing the human form.
Another famous bearer of the name was Evara Kaur, a Sikh warrior and poet who lived in the 18th century. She is celebrated for her bravery in battle and her inspiring verses that upheld the values of equality and justice.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural backgrounds associated with the name Evara, spanning various regions, time periods, and fields of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Evara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evara 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 | #4843 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Evara
- 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
Evara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Evara was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Evara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Evara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evara?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly related to Eve.
How many people are called Evara in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Evara across the 1 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.