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Ewa

EH-vah /ɛvɑ/ Polish

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,243)
Babies in 2022
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#5,191 in 1973
First recorded
1963

Meaning of Ewa

Ewa is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Poland and is pronounced as EH-vah (/ɛvɑ/) in Polish. The name Ewa is also associated with the English variation, Eva. In terms of popularity, Ewa has had a consistent presence in the United States over the years. While it may not currently be among the most popular names, it has maintained a steady occurrence rate. In recent years, Ewa has been given to around 5 to 10 newborn girls annually in the USA. This name's long-standing usage shows its enduring appeal and makes it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that is both unique and rooted in tradition.

How to pronounce Ewa

Polish

Popularity of Ewa in the U.S.

Ewa was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,243 with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,191 in 1973. It first appears in the records in 1963.

Bar and line chart: Ewa in the U.S., 1963–2022. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 13 in 1992 and 7 in 2022. Line: rank among girl names, peak #5,191 in 1973, #12,243 in 2022.
  • Girls named Ewa (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1963–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1963⁠–⁠2022 42 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022712,243▲ 3,008
2021515,251back
2017515,902▼ 5,789
20161010,113▲ 753
2015910,866back
2013614,582back
2011129,150▲ 7,842
2010516,992back
2008713,832▲ 92
2007713,924back
2005614,502▼ 1,741
2004712,761▲ 1,083
2003613,844▼ 1,657
2002712,187back
2000613,154▲ 1,257
1999514,411▼ 4,289
1998810,122▲ 1,948
1997612,070▼ 263
1996611,807▼ 1,293
1995710,514back
1993611,780▼ 5,128
1992136,652back
199098,501▲ 3,861
1989512,362▼ 1,976
1988610,386▼ 4,051
1987116,335▼ 179
1986116,156▲ 4,521
1985510,677▼ 1,533
198469,144▼ 129
198369,015back
197969,010▼ 2,062
197886,948▼ 56
197786,892▲ 1,264
197668,156back
1973105,191▲ 768
197285,959▲ 2,365
197158,324▼ 2,911
197095,413▲ 1,204
196966,617▲ 399
196857,016back
196456,767▼ 175
196356,592new

Notable people named Ewa

  • Ewa Kopacz is a Polish politician and former prime minister who became a Vice-President of the European Parliament in 2019.
  • Ewa Partum is an artist known for her poetry, performances, films, mail art and conceptual work.
  • Ewa Farna — Ewa Chobot is a Polish-Czech pop-rock singer known for her platinum-selling albums and roles as a television talent show judge.
  • Ewa Demarczyk was a Polish singer known for sung poetry and her work with the Piwnica pod Baranami cabaret.
  • Ewa Klobukowska is a former Polish sprinter who won Olympic gold and bronze medals and set three world records.
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  • Ewa Sonnet is a Polish glamour model and pop singer.
  • Ewa Pacula is a Polish model who began her career in the United States before returning to Poland in 1993.
  • Ewa Barbara Sowinska is a Polish politician.
  • Ewa Radzikowska is a Polish pickleball player and former professional tennis player.
  • Ewa Sabine Chojecka is a Polish art historian known for her leadership at the University of Silesia and contributions to Silesian museums.
  • Ewa Durska is a Polish shot put athlete who won two Paralympic gold medals and four World Championship titles.
  • Ewa Brodnicka is a Polish former boxer and mixed martial artist who won world and European boxing titles.
  • Ewa Kasprzyk is a retired Polish sprinter who reached the 200-metre final at both the 1983 and 1987 World Championships.
  • Ewa Blaszczyk is a Polish actress known for her roles in Dekalog: Nine and the popular 1980s TV series Zmiennicy.