Ava: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning life or birdlike, this name is graceful and effortlessly beautiful.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8
- Peak
- #3 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ava Means
Ava is a girl name of Latin origin. Meaning life or birdlike, this name is graceful and effortlessly beautiful.
How Popular Ava Is
Ava currently ranks #8 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ava
- Ava Gardner, the golden-age Hollywood star, gave this name its glamorous edge.
- The name was barely used for decades before its stunning comeback in the 2000s.
- Also linked to the Latin word avis, meaning bird.
Names Like Ava
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ava
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ava.
Questions About Ava
What does Ava mean?
Ava is a girl name of Latin origin. Meaning life or birdlike, this name is graceful and effortlessly beautiful.
How popular is Ava?
Ava currently ranks #8 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Ava come from?
Ava comes from Latin roots. Ava Gardner, the golden-age Hollywood star, gave this name its glamorous edge.
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