Ava
Ava first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 18,053 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 7,732.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ava popular?
Declining Ava is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 63,350 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 155,879 | |
| 2000s | 104,539 | |
| 1990s | 4,207 | |
| 1980s | 1,416 | |
| 1970s | 1,319 | |
| 1960s | 2,342 | |
| 1950s | 4,237 | |
| 1940s | 1,346 | |
| 1930s | 1,180 | |
| 1920s | 1,590 | |
| 1910s | 1,401 | |
| 1900s | 533 | |
| 1890s | 479 | |
| 1880s | 279 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ava mean?
A short, much-loved name whose origin is debated — linked variously to “life” (via Eve), to a Germanic root, and to the Latin avis, “bird.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava means Of debated origin; often “life” or “bird”. A short, much-loved name whose origin is debated — linked variously to “life” (via Eve), to a Germanic root, and to the Latin avis, “bird.”
What is the origin of the name Ava?
Ava is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Ava?
Ava is pronounced “AY-vuh.”
Is Ava a boy or a girl name?
Ava is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ava a popular name right now?
Ava is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Ava?
In 2025, Ava ranked #11 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ava most popular?
Ava was most popular in 2007, when about 18,053 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ava?
Names similar to Ava include Ada, Eva, Mia, Ivy.
What names go well with Ava?
Latin names that pair well with Ava include Mark, Emily, Olivia, Oliver, Patrick.