Eva vs Sara
Eva and Sara compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Eva was ranked #22 and Sara #43 among girls in Norway.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2007, Eva was ranked #41 and Sara #94 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Eva was ranked #42 and Sara #161 among girls in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Eva was ranked #58 and Sara #110 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Eva was ranked #62 and Sara #164 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Eva was ranked #69 and Sara #127 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Eva and Sara over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Eva and Sara over time
Eva and Sara appear together in 4 published lists, across 194 years of shared records. Eva held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Sara in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2003, Eva moved ahead of Sara in England and Wales · Girls — #138 and #114 the year before became #104 and #135.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Eva and Sara changed places 6 times in Norway · Girls between 1947 and 2025, ending at #22 and #43.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Eva and Sara averaged 49.8 places apart, ending at #69 and #127.
- Mirrored each other
Over 28 shared years in Northern Ireland · Girls, Eva rose about as far as Sara fell — from #147 and #75 in 1997 to #42 and #161 in 2024.
- Longest-running competitions
Eva and Sara were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #58 and #110.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Eva #8 in 2009, Sara #73 in 2008.
List by list
Norway · Girls74 shared years, 1947–2025
Eva held the stronger position in 37 of those years, Sara in 37.
Highest recorded here: Eva #7 in 1954, Sara #4 in 2013.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Eva #22, Sara #43.
Republic of Ireland · Girls62 shared years, 1964–2025
Eva held the stronger position in 34 of those years, Sara in 28.
Highest recorded here: Eva #37 in 2016, Sara #78 in 2011.
The order changed in 1994: Eva moved ahead. In 1993 they stood at #137 and #117; by 1994 that had become #135 and #142.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Eva #69, Sara #127.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Eva held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Sara in 7.
Highest recorded here: Eva #24 in 2012, Sara #82 in 2017.
The order changed in 2003: Eva moved ahead. In 2002 they stood at #138 and #114; by 2003 that had become #104 and #135.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Eva #58, Sara #110.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Eva held the stronger position in 26 of those years, Sara in 2.
Highest recorded here: Eva #8 in 2009, Sara #73 in 2008.
The order changed in 2000: Eva moved ahead. In 1999 they stood at #132 and #86; by 2000 that had become #92 and #143.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Eva #42, Sara #161.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Eva
Pairs where Eva shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Eva vs Randi
In 1945 they stood at #8 and #11 in Norway · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #22 and #522.
Eva · Randi · 75 shared years, 1945–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Eva vs Berit
In 1945 they stood at #8 and #7 in Norway · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2023 they were #21 and #494.
Eva · Berit · 72 shared years, 1945–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Eva vs Karin
In 1945 they stood at #8 and #10 in Norway · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #22 and #476.
Eva · Karin · 80 shared years, 1945–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Eva vs Turid
In 1945 they stood at #8 and #16 in Norway · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2021 they were #20 and #456.
Eva · Turid · 62 shared years, 1945–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Sara
Pairs where Sara shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Charlie vs Sara
In 1996 they stood at #113 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 0 places apart; by 2025 they were #747 and #110.
Charlie · Sara · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Heidi vs Sara
Over 74 shared years in Norway · Girls, Sara rose about as far as Heidi fell — from #201 and #385 in 1947 to #437 and #43 in 2025.
Heidi · Sara · 74 shared years, 1947–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Sara vs Kristin
Over 74 shared years in Norway · Girls, Sara rose about as far as Kristin fell — from #385 and #116 in 1947 to #43 and #251 in 2025.
Sara · Kristin · 74 shared years, 1947–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Sara vs Kristine
Over 74 shared years in Norway · Girls, Sara rose about as far as Kristine fell — from #385 and #152 in 1947 to #43 and #244 in 2025.
Sara · Kristine · 74 shared years, 1947–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — mirrored each other.
- Nora vs Heidi
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Girls, Nora rose about as far as Heidi fell — from #219 and #188 in 1945 to #3 and #437 in 2025.
Nora · Heidi · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Henrik vs Morten
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Morten fell — from #141 and #107 in 1945 to #16 and #214 in 2025.
Henrik · Morten · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Henrik vs Nils
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Nils fell — from #141 and #26 in 1945 to #16 and #61 in 2025.
Henrik · Nils · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Peter vs Henrik
Over 81 shared years in Norway · Boys, Henrik rose about as far as Peter fell — from #106 and #141 in 1945 to #174 and #16 in 2025.
Peter · Henrik · 81 shared years, 1945–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs from Norway lists
Pairs measured inside Norway's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Ingrid vs Wenche
In 1945 they stood at #27 and #22 in Norway · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2008 they were #6 and #621.
Ingrid · Wenche · 58 shared years, 1945–2008 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Torill
In 1945 they stood at #38 and #39 in Norway · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2004 they were #10 and #599.
Anna · Torill · 55 shared years, 1945–2004 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ingrid vs Vigdis
In 1945 they stood at #27 and #32 in Norway · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2006 they were #6 and #583.
Ingrid · Vigdis · 52 shared years, 1945–2006 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Vigdis
In 1945 they stood at #38 and #32 in Norway · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2006 they were #10 and #583.
Anna · Vigdis · 52 shared years, 1945–2006 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Eva | Sara |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | A form of Eve used across many languages, from the Hebrew root 'hawa'. | A variant spelling of Sarah, traditionally interpreted as 'lady', 'princess', or 'noblewoman'. |
| Origin | Biblical Hebrew | Hebrew, widely used across Arabic and other languages |
| Pronunciation | /ˈeh.vah/ | /ˈsɛrə/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #22 (2025) | Norway · Girls #43 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Eva is recorded with a Biblical Hebrew origin, while Sara is recorded with a Hebrew, widely used across Arabic and other languages origin.
- Eva and Sara both have 2 syllables.
- Eva's recorded meaning differs from Sara's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Eva
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #8 among girls in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1945–2025
Highest recorded position: #6 among girls in Norway, in 1952 (recorded 1945–2025).
Norway · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #58 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Sara
Popularity journey
First recorded1947
First recorded at #385 among girls in Norway in 1947 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1947–2025
Highest recorded position: #4 among girls in Norway, in 2013 (recorded 1947–2025).
Norway · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #110 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls