Ava
Latin girl's name meaning “bird; life”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- bird; life
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #8
- Born in 2023
- 9,724
Meaning & origin
Ava is of debated origin, commonly linked to the Latin avis ('bird') and used as a variant of Eve (Hebrew for 'life'). Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
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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Ava: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava is a Latin name meaning "bird; life". Ava is of debated origin, commonly linked to the Latin avis ('bird') and used as a variant of Eve (Hebrew for 'life'). Actress Ava Gardner brought it wide attention.
Where does the name Ava come from?
Ava is of Latin origin. Ava is of debated origin, commonly linked to the Latin avis ('bird') and used as a variant of Eve (Hebrew for 'life'). 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.