Desired or life
Evelia is a Spanish elaboration of Eve or Eva. It likely derives from the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning 'life', or the Germanic name Avelina, which is associated with the meaning 'desired'.
Less common today
Evelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,455 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mexican Olympic hurdler
Character in the television series 'The Sopranos' · The Sopranos
