NameCensus.

UK girl's name

Evaya

A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Eva.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Evaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2021. 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 6 living people in the UK are called Evaya. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Evaya ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Evaya.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Evaya mean?

The name Evaya is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in South Asia. The name is thought to be a combination of the Sanskrit words "eva" meaning "thus" or "in this way," and "aya" meaning "prosperous" or "successful." Together, the name Evaya can be interpreted to mean "prosperous path" or "successful journey."

The earliest recorded use of the name Evaya dates back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures from around the 5th century BCE. In these texts, the name was often used to refer to individuals who were believed to be on a prosperous or successful path in life. It was a name that carried positive connotations and was seen as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Evaya was a Hindu sage and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. This sage, known as Evaya Muni, was renowned for his teachings on the principles of dharma (righteous living) and was highly respected among his contemporaries.

Another notable historical figure with the name Evaya was a 9th century CE Buddhist monk from the kingdom of Pala in present-day eastern India. This monk, known as Evaya Vihara, was instrumental in spreading Buddhism throughout the region and is credited with establishing several monastic institutions and temples.

In the 12th century CE, there was a famous Indian poet and scholar named Evaya Devi, who was renowned for her works on Sanskrit literature and philosophy. Her poetry and writings were widely celebrated and she was considered one of the most influential literary figures of her time.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there was a prominent Hindu military commander named Evaya Singh, who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and played a significant role in several military campaigns during Akbar's reign.

Another individual with the name Evaya was a 17th century Marathi saint and spiritual leader named Evaya Bai. She was known for her devotional poetry and teachings on the importance of spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.

While the name Evaya has its roots in ancient South Asian cultures, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, albeit with different spellings and variations. However, the underlying meaning and significance of the name, which is associated with prosperity, success, and a positive life journey, has remained consistent across different cultures and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Evaya over time

The chart below shows babies named Evaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Evaya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Evaya
01223201220162021

Decades

Evaya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evaya 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 #5581 3 1
2010s #5876 3 1

Related

Names similar to Evaya

FAQ

Evaya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Evaya in the UK right now?

In 2021, Evaya was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Evaya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Evaya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Evaya?

A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Eva.

How many people are called Evaya in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Evaya across the 2 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.