Ava
Ava: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪvə/
Meaning and origin of Ava
- A female given name from Hebrew, a variant of Eva.
- A female given name from Irish, an anglicization of Aoife.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, from a Germanic root *avi of uncertain meaning.
How popular is Ava?
Since 1880, 344,097 girls and 344 boys in the U.S. have been named Ava (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2895 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #11 for girls, with 7,739 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ava
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Sibling name ideas for Ava
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Ava FAQ
What does the name Ava mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, a variant of Eva. A female given name from Irish, an anglicization of Aoife. A female given name from the Germanic languages, from a Germanic root *avi of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Ava?
Ava is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ava?
Since 1880, 344,097 girls and 344 boys in the U.S. have been named Ava (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #2895 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #11 for girls, with 7,739 babies given the name.
Is Ava a boy or girl name?
Ava is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 344,097 girls and 344 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.