Ava: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AY-vuh · 2 syllables
Ava means “bird (Latin); also linked to Eve, ’life’”, from Latin.
A given name from Hebrew, a variant of Eva.
- Meaning
- bird (Latin); also linked to Eve, ’life’
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- AY-vuh
- US rank (2025)
- #11
- US babies a year
- about 10,036 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Ava?
Ava was the #11 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,739 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Mississippi (#2), Rhode Island (#5), Washington, DC (#7), Georgia (#7), Hawaii (#7), South Carolina (#7), Vermont (#7), Alabama (#8).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #11 |
| England & Wales | #4 |
| Scotland | #5 |
| Northern Ireland | #13 |
| Ireland | #27 |
| France | #42 |
| Norway | #143 |
| Canada | #13 |
| Australia | #15 |
How old are people named Ava?
Half of US adults named Ava are older than 20; most are between 18 and 62. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ava
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ava have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ava
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ava
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava means “bird (Latin); also linked to Eve, ’life’”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Ava?
Ava is pronounced AY-vuh.
How popular is the name Ava?
Ava was the #11 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,739 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 36% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Ava?
Half of US adults named Ava are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 62.