Ewa
A girl's name of Polish origin with 296 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, equivalent to English Eve
Ewa is a girl's baby name of Polish origin, the Polish form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chavah meaning 'life, living.' In the Book of Genesis, Eve was the first woman, making this one of the most ancient names in human civilization.
Ewa gives the biblical Eve a distinctly Eastern European identity — used widely across Poland and among Polish diaspora communities, carrying centuries of religious and cultural tradition in just three letters.
EtymologyShow more
Ewa first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1963. Arriving in the 1960s, Ewa appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Polish classification suggests a path from polish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ewa has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1963.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #14334 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 47 | #13439 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 46 | #13973 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 60 | #11145 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 50 | #9515 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 60 | #7211 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 21 | #7056 | — |
The Story of Ewa
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Ewa is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Ewa are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.
How rare is Ewa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ewa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1963, peaked in the 1970s with 60 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ewa by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(42 years, 1963–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | #12656 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16011 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16644 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10336 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11200 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15225 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9346 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17883 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14320 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14392 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15098 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13197 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14441 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12650 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13710 |
| 1999 | 5 | #15170 |
| 1998 | 8 | #10424 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12605 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12325 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10882 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1963–2022