Do you think Eva is too popular?

KnoxBride06

DH and I are having a REALLY difficult time with names and both like Eva. We want a name that is not too popular, but will look professional on a resume later in life. Just wanted to see what your thoughts were.

austenreader85

I don't think it is.  I like it better than Ava too.  There are several adult actresses named Eva and I think that might contribute to it's rise in popularity but I don't think it's in the "too popular" or trendy category. 

LaComtesse

It's currently 91 in the country. If you want to see how popular it is in your state, go to https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/state/index.html

Allie30

it's not ridiculously popular, but Ava is, so that sound will be ubiquitous.

mlf625

Do you say it like Eve-uh, or like Ay-vuh?  I know an Eva, and they say it "Ay-vuh", so in that case, YES.  Too popular.  But Eva pronounced "Eve-uh", not so much.  I think it's very pretty. 

amybrewster

Are you pronouncing it same as Ay-vuh or EE-vuh?

Think Ava is too popular (regardless of spelling) but Eva (pronounced with long e ) I love!

ames71

mlf625:

Do you say it like Eve-uh, or like Ay-vuh?  I know an Eva, and they say it "Ay-vuh", so in that case, YES.  Too popular.  But Eva pronounced "Eve-uh", not so much.  I think it's very pretty. 

This. I really love Eva (long e pronunciation).

aubreysmom1

I love Eva. Ava on the other hand is a little too popular for me, but Eva is classic, IMO.

stahlop

I've only known 2 Eva's (pr. EE-va) in my life.  One is a year younger than me (so early 30's) the other is older than me (late 40's, possibly early 50's).  I don't see that name in many birth announcements.

KnoxBride06

We would be pronouncing it "EE-vuh" (with the long E).

I am liking Eva Madelyn right now.We have a common last name so trying to avoid the super common full name.

PhilsWife07

Not as popular as Ava but they're pretty interchangeable to me.

tct1219

are you pronouncing it eh-vah or ee-vah? i prefer the first one but it will probably be misspelled ava all the time.

eta: just saw that you said ee-vah. i think that if you have a hesitation about its popularity [top 100], you might consider eve instead. 91 is definitely too popular for me but that doesn't mean it is for you.

HadleyS

PhilsWife07:

Not as popular as Ava but they're pretty interchangeable to me.

This.  Also, I think that "Eve" would be a good choice.  It also sounds professional to me.

jrolls79

I think it will be the new Ava soon.

lovemygs

I only know one Eva (my sis), and she's 26.  When I think of popular names, Eva is not on that list.

Mrkyrain

I think EE-va is becoming more popular.  Not as popular as Ava but I do know two people that just named their daughters with this name.

Summer2122

my DH and I are also considering Eva/Ava and we are torn on spelling. He prefers Eva,  said Ava but I am worried that is not the correct way of saying it.

To me it would be Eva-  long E sound.  (nickname Evie, Eve)

Where as Ava would be aaaaa va,   or ave.

I like the look of Eva better than Ava but I am torn on how to say it.  I believe in Europe it is said Ava.

I see you like it said EEE va.

I do not think it is as popular as Ava,  but I do think its climbing the charts pretty fast as people like you and myself look for alternatives to the much loved Ava. 

Another suggestion (which my DH said no too but I think is cute and you might consider)  Ada.

Good Luck...I look foward to reading everyone's comments here about the eva/ava debate.

alohamora

I like it...it might be popular just because E names are popular in general, and it's close to Evelyn, but I don't see it too often on this board.

happilyever888

A close friend just named her daughter Eva Blair, and I think it's beautiful and uncommon.

KnoxBride06

Thanks for your input ladies!