Ava
Ava is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin "avis" meaning bird, or as a variation of Eve meaning life. It has medieval European roots and was revived in modern times for its simple, elegant sound.
Current Popularity
#9 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Short and sweet at just three letters
- •Works well in multicultural settings
- •Has remained consistently fashionable in recent decades
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Ava Gardner
Classic Hollywood actress
Ava DuVernay
Film director and producer
Ava Max
Pop singer
Ava Phillippe
Model and daughter of Reese Witherspoon
Statistics
336,272
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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