Desired, life, or bird
Evalina is a multi-layered name likely derived from the Germanic name Avelina, meaning 'desired'. It is also frequently associated as a variant of Evelyn or a combination of Eva and Lina, drawing on the Hebrew meaning of 'life' and the Latin 'bird'.
Less common today
Evalina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,514 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Character in the novel 'The History of Sir George Ellison' · The History of Sir George Ellison
