What does the name Ava mean?

Ava means life; bird; possibly from Germanic 'avi'.

Where does the name Ava come from?

Ava is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Ava a boy or a girl name?

Ava is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Ava are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Ava in 2023?

Ava ranks #8 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2007 with 18,065 babies.

How do you pronounce Ava?

Ava is pronounced AY-vah (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Ava?

Ava is also written as Eva, Ada.

A name from Latin · Girl

Ava

Life; bird; possibly from Germanic 'avi'.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

327,665 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

9,743 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

ALife; bird; possibly from Germanic 'avi'.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Ava".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Eva Most common Ada

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Ava.

A
Ava Gardner (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Ava.

What does the name Ava mean?: Ava means life; bird; possibly from Germanic 'avi'.
Where does the name Ava come from?: Ava is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Ava a boy or a girl name?: Ava is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Ava are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Ava in 2023?: Ava ranks #8 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2007 with 18,065 babies.
How do you pronounce Ava?: Ava is pronounced AY-vah (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Ava?: Ava is also written as Eva, Ada.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.