Ava
Female name · ★ Classic
116,691
Total Births
2007
Peak Year
#8
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ava
Ava is of uncertain origin, possibly Germanic meaning 'life' or Latin meaning 'bird.' It surged to #3 in the US in the 2000s-2010s. The name was popularized by Hollywood legend Ava Gardner.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 460 births |
| 1890s | 543 births |
| 1900s | 529 births |
| 1910s | 737 births |
| 1920s | 663 births |
| 1930s | 500 births |
| 1940s | 542 births |
| 1950s | 1,698 births |
| 1960s | 914 births |
| 1970s | 291 births |
| 1980s | 315 births |
| 1990s | 1,622 births |
| 2000s | 38,426 births |
| 2010s | 52,919 births |
| 2020s | 16,532 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ava?
Ava has been given to 116,691 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 6,884 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #8.
Is Ava a boy or girl name?
Ava is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Ava most popular?
Ava was most popular in 2007, when 6,884 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Ava?
Ava first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).