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UK girl's name

Evra

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "friend" or "companion".

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.

Evra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evra 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 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 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.

Evra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Evra. 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

  • Evra ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Evra.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evra 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

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Evra mean?

The name Evra is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "ever," meaning "across" or "beyond." This name has been associated with Jewish communities for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Evra can be traced back to the 12th century, when a prominent Rabbi known as Evra ben Isaac Ger was active in France. He was a respected scholar and author of several works on Jewish law and philosophy.

In the 13th century, another notable figure named Evra ben Jacob served as a treasurer and tax collector for King Henry III of England. This suggests that the name had gained some popularity beyond just Jewish communities during this period.

Moving forward to the 15th century, Evra de' Balmes was an Italian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is credited with writing several treatises on various medical topics.

During the 17th century, Evra Aron was a prominent Dutch merchant and banker. He played a crucial role in establishing trade relationships between the Netherlands and other European countries.

In more recent times, Evra Stacey was a British author and playwright who lived from 1885 to 1967. She is best known for her novels that explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

While the name Evra has its roots in Hebrew and Jewish culture, it has been adopted by various communities around the world over the centuries. Its meaning of "across" or "beyond" has resonated with many, and the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Evra by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evra 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

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FAQ

Evra: questions and answers

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

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

When was Evra most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Evra in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Evra?

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "friend" or "companion".

How many people are called Evra in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Evra 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.