gender neutral
Ava
life, living one, bird-like
About Ava
Ava exemplifies timeless simplicity and enduring elegance. This three-letter name packs remarkable presence and sophistication into its compact form. Ava has maintained consistent popularity across generations, demonstrating its universal and lasting appeal. The palindromic structure creates balance and symmetry, making it visually pleasing and easy to remember. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate any confusion while its classic status provides familiarity and comfort. Ava works seamlessly across all ages and contexts, equally appropriate for babies, professionals, and everyone in between. The name's brevity makes it highly practical for official documents while its elegance ensures it never feels diminished or incomplete. Ava pairs exceptionally well with longer middle names and surnames, offering excellent flexibility in creating balanced name combinations. Its widespread recognition means your daughter won't constantly spell or explain her name, while its continued popularity speaks to genuine quality rather than temporary trends.
Popularity of the Name Ava
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #468 | ||||
| 1881 | #394 | ||||
| 1882 | #390 | ||||
| 1883 | #331 | ||||
| 1884 | #350 | ||||
| 1885 | #503 | ||||
| 1886 | #418 | ||||
| 1887 | #360 | ||||
| 1888 | #375 | ||||
| 1889 | #362 | ||||
| 1890 | #362 | ||||
| 1891 | #388 | ||||
| 1892 | #360 | ||||
| 1893 | #394 | ||||
| 1894 | #367 | ||||
| 1895 | #379 | ||||
| 1896 | #467 | ||||
| 1897 | #453 | ||||
| 1898 | #423 | ||||
| 1899 | #438 | ||||
| 1900 | #418 | ||||
| 1901 | #435 | ||||
| 1902 | #502 | ||||
| 1903 | #429 | ||||
| 1904 | #463 | ||||
| 1905 | #464 | ||||
| 1906 | #437 | ||||
| 1907 | #481 | ||||
| 1908 | #474 | ||||
| 1909 | #543 | ||||
| 1910 | #451 | ||||
| 1911 | #438 | ||||
| 1912 | #483 | ||||
| 1913 | #478 | ||||
| 1914 | #434 | ||||
| 1915 | #471 | ||||
| 1916 | #467 | ||||
| 1917 | #492 | ||||
| 1918 | #529 | ||||
| 1919 | #547 | ||||
| 1920 | #515 | ||||
| 1921 | #537 | ||||
| 1922 | #567 | ||||
| 1923 | #546 | ||||
| 1924 | #587 | ||||
| 1925 | #560 | ||||
| 1926 | #547 | ||||
| 1927 | #599 | ||||
| 1928 | #605 | ||||
| 1929 | #588 | ||||
| 1930 | #571 | ||||
| 1931 | #561 | ||||
| 1932 | #541 | ||||
| 1933 | #592 | ||||
| 1934 | #564 | ||||
| 1935 | #621 | ||||
| 1936 | #620 | ||||
| 1937 | #634 | ||||
| 1938 | #764 | ||||
| 1939 | #717 | ||||
| 1940 | #802 | ||||
| 1941 | #757 | ||||
| 1942 | #649 | ||||
| 1943 | #742 | ||||
| 1944 | #801 | ||||
| 1945 | #842 | ||||
| 1946 | #704 | ||||
| 1947 | #604 | ||||
| 1948 | #592 | ||||
| 1949 | #533 | ||||
| 1950 | #468 | ||||
| 1951 | #425 | ||||
| 1952 | #434 | ||||
| 1953 | #393 | ||||
| 1954 | #375 | ||||
| 1955 | #387 | ||||
| 1956 | #400 | ||||
| 1957 | #455 | ||||
| 1958 | #492 | ||||
| 1959 | #528 | ||||
| 1960 | #532 | ||||
| 1961 | #631 | ||||
| 1962 | #618 | ||||
| 1963 | #604 | ||||
| 1964 | #610 | ||||
| 1965 | #649 | ||||
| 1966 | #695 | ||||
| 1967 | #736 | ||||
| 1968 | #744 | ||||
| 1969 | #788 | ||||
| 1970 | #789 | ||||
| 1971 | #849 | ||||
| 1972 | #849 | ||||
| 1974 | #950 | ||||
| 1975 | #973 | ||||
| 1984 | #988 | #463 | |||
| 1986 | #951 | #534 | |||
| 1987 | #932 | ||||
| 1988 | #986 | #443 | |||
| 1989 | #983 | #510 | |||
| 1990 | #948 | #361 | |||
| 1991 | #845 | #461 | |||
| 1992 | #833 | #364 | #969 | ||
| 1993 | #733 | #359 | |||
| 1994 | #751 | #375 | #896 | ||
| 1995 | #733 | #420 | #973 | ||
| 1996 | #740 | #397 | |||
| 1997 | #618 | #520 | #214 | #732 | |
| 1998 | #350 | #507 | #89 | #490 | |
| 1999 | #259 | #437 | #262 | #60 | #277 |
| 2000 | #180 | #284 | #352 | #44 | #246 |
| 2001 | #132 | #208 | #236 | #41 | #144 |
| 2002 | #82 | #178 | #185 | #26 | #108 |
| 2003 | #39 | #154 | #104 | #24 | #53 |
| 2004 | #25 | #138 | #50 | #18 | #31 |
| 2005 | #9 | #75 | #47 | #18 | #8 |
| 2006 | #5 | #55 | #25 | #6 | #5 |
| 2007 | #4 | #34 | #19 | #6 | #3 |
| 2008 | #5 | #18 | #16 | #1 | #3 |
| 2009 | #5 | #11 | #15 | #2 | #4 |
| 2010 | #5 | #10 | #13 | #6 | #7 |
| 2011 | #5 | #7 | #12 | #8 | #5 |
| 2012 | #5 | #7 | #10 | #8 | #6 |
| 2013 | #5 | #4 | #8 | #7 | #7 |
| 2014 | #5 | #5 | #11 | #5 | #7 |
| 2015 | #4 | #5 | #16 | #3 | #7 |
| 2016 | #3 | #5 | #10 | #3 | #6 |
| 2017 | #3 | #5 | #5 | #9 | #6 |
| 2018 | #3 | #4 | #10 | #10 | #7 |
| 2019 | #3 | #4 | #10 | #7 | #7 |
| 2020 | #3 | #4 | #7 | #5 | #7 |
| 2021 | #5 | #4 | #5 | #8 | #6 |
| 2022 | #7 | #5 | #6 | #7 | #8 |
| 2023 | #8 | #6 | #8 | #15 | #11 |
| 2024 | #9 | #8 | #11 | #26 | #10 |
| 2025 | #11 | #11 | #21 | #28 | #19 |
| 1978 | #532 | ||||
| 1981 | #474 | ||||
| 1982 | #429 | ||||
| 1983 | #404 | ||||
| 1985 | #460 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ava
Names Similar to Ava
Nicknames for Ava
- Av
- Avie
- Ave
- Vava
- Avs
Famous People Named Ava
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Characters Named Ava
| Ava Starr | Ghost - Marvel Comics character |
| Ava Ire | Main character in the webcomic "Ava's Demon" |
| Ava Crowder | Character from the TV series "Justified" |
| Ava Winters | Character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Ava Jerome | Character from the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Ava Johnson | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" |
| Ava Zimmer | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Ava Lord | Character from the film "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" |
| Ava Hessington | Character from the TV series "Suits" |
| Ava Wilson | Character from the TV series "Haven" |
| Ava Lerner | Character from the film "The Equalizer" |
| Ava Ríos | Character from the TV series "La Reina del Sur" |
| Ava Paige | Character from the "Maze Runner" book series |
| Ava Jensen | Character from the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Ava Becker | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Ava Manchester | Character from the film "Surrogates" |
| Ava Moore | Character from the film "Ava's Possessions" |
| Ava Benton | Character from the TV series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" |