Ava
Germanic girl's name meaning “uncertain; sometimes 'life'”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- uncertain; sometimes 'life'
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #8
- Born in 2023
- 9,724
- Peak year
- 2018 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
Is Ava a German name?
Yes — Ava is a German name meaning "uncertain; sometimes 'life'". Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ava ranked #8 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 9,724 US girls were given the name Ava.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 2018
“Unranked” means Ava was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Ava
Ava is spelled A-V-A — 3 letters and 2 syllables.
Ava: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava is a Germanic name meaning "uncertain; sometimes 'life'". Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
Where does the name Ava come from?
Ava is of Germanic origin. Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
Is Ava a boy or a girl name?
Ava is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ava?
In 2023, 9,724 US girls were given the name Ava.
Is Ava a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ava ranked #8 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Ava?
Ava is spelled A-V-A — 3 letters.
How common is the name Ava?
In 2023, 9,724 US girls were given the name Ava. In the latest US data, Ava ranked #8 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Ava a German name?
Yes — Ava is a German name meaning "uncertain; sometimes 'life'". Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Ava mean in German?
In German, Ava means "uncertain; sometimes 'life'". Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from a Germanic root avi- of unknown meaning, or stand as a variant of Eva (Hebrew, 'life'); the popular link to the Latin avis ('bird') is a later folk etymology. Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
Is Ava a Germanic name?
Ava is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "uncertain; sometimes 'life'".