Life, bird, or desired
Aeva is a modern variation of the name Eva or Ava. It likely draws from the Hebrew 'Chavah', meaning life, or the Latin 'avis', meaning bird. Its unique spelling gives it a contemporary, stylized feel while retaining ancient roots.
Less common today
Aeva isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,315 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).