Ava
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ava is a Hebrew name meaning “life”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ava
Ava is a name of multiple possible origins, most notably deriving from a Germanic root related to the word for 'bird' or 'strength'. It also functions as a variant of the Hebrew name Eva, meaning 'life' or 'living one', and serves as an anglicization of the Irish name Aoife. Due to its varied historical roots, the name lacks a single definitive origin and has emerged as a convergent form in contemporary usage.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ava
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ava is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Ava
Ava is among the Top 7 Trending Girls’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ava is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 248 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 938 births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 390 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 110 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ava ranked #19 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #7 in 2024 — a drop of 12 places. A widely recognized choice, Ava has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3, achieved in 2016 and 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #1,767 in 1977. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -14 places (from #5 to #19).
Name StyleMethodology
Ava is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 3,632 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 12,383 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Ava
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ava consists of two syllables that rely on vowel-dominant sounds to create a smooth, minimalist aesthetic. While historically linked to Saint Ava, its recent surge in usage has transformed it into a contemporary staple. The name achieves a Beautiful & Charming and Sleek & Modern appeal through its sheer simplicity.
Middle Names For Ava
Middle names used with AvaMethodology
Ava is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Ava Grace · Ava Marie · Ava Elizabeth · Ava Rose · Ava NicoleView all 658 girl middle names.
- Total 886 middle names used with Ava
- 49 boy middle names used with Ava
- 160 unisex middle names used with Ava
Middle name suggestions for AvaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ava is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Ava Moore · Ava Mills · Ava Marsh · Ava Marks · Ava Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ava
Sound Like Ava Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aoife · Avah · Aoifa · View all 40 names
Spelled Like Ava Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Avah · Ayva · Avia · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Amy · Eva · April · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ava Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Ava”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ava"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew, a variant of Eva
Examples
- Ava Haynes, the oldest daughter, was a warm friend of Lillie Calhoun, whom she soon sought and led quickly into the conservatory.
- My mother named me Ava because she liked how the English letters looked - the big A a beak pointed upward, the v a sharp slash of wings, the small a round and flat as a parrot's eye.
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
A locale in the United States.
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- A city in Illinois.
- A city, the county seat of Douglas County, Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Alabama.
- An unincorporated community in Arkansas.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio.
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How to Spell Ava in ASL
- A
- v
- a
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