Ava Girl
Origin(s)
Latin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: life; Hebrew: bird
Historical & Cultural Background
Ava has roots in Latin, where it is derived from 'avis,' meaning bird. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. The name has also been associated with the Hebrew name Chava, which means life. Ava has been a favored name in various cultures, often linked to beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Ava has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Ada, Eva, Aria, Ayla, Nina, Zara, Lila, Cora
Variants
- Ave
- Aveline
International Variants
- Ava (English)
- Awa (Japanese)
- Eva (Spanish)
- Ava (Italian)
Famous people named Ava
Ava Gardner was an American actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Night of the Iguana.'.
Ava DuVernay is an American filmmaker recognized for her work on films like 'Selma' and the series 'Queen Sugar.'.
Ava Max is an American singer-songwriter known for her hit single 'Sweet but Psycho'.
Fictional characters named Ava
Ava is a character in the film 'Ex Machina,' where she is an advanced artificial intelligence.
Ava is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra,' serving as a member of Team Avatar.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ava was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ava has ranked as high as #15 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ava has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ava (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 871 | |
TX | 817 | |
FL | 536 | |
NY | 520 | |
GA | 379 | |
NC | 344 | |
PA | 320 | |
OH | 303 | |
IL | 299 | |
NJ | 268 | |
VA | 248 | |
TN | 232 | |
IN | 191 | |
MA | 177 | |
WA | 177 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 29 |
1884 | 32 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 27 |
1887 | 36 |
1888 | 41 |
1889 | 44 |
1890 | 49 |
1891 | 41 |
1892 | 54 |
1893 | 46 |
1894 | 58 |
1895 | 54 |
1896 | 38 |
1897 | 42 |
1898 | 53 |
1899 | 44 |
1900 | 65 |
1901 | 46 |
1902 | 40 |
1903 | 55 |
1904 | 50 |
1905 | 53 |
1906 | 62 |
1907 | 55 |
1908 | 58 |
1909 | 49 |
1910 | 79 |
1911 | 86 |
1912 | 98 |
1913 | 112 |
1914 | 156 |
1915 | 171 |
1916 | 186 |
1917 | 180 |
1918 | 174 |
1919 | 159 |
1920 | 184 |
1921 | 177 |
1922 | 160 |
1923 | 173 |
1924 | 157 |
1925 | 164 |
1926 | 164 |
1927 | 141 |
1928 | 135 |
1929 | 135 |
1930 | 142 |
1931 | 136 |
1932 | 145 |
1933 | 119 |
1934 | 129 |
1935 | 109 |
1936 | 113 |
1937 | 114 |
1938 | 83 |
1939 | 90 |
1940 | 78 |
1941 | 89 |
1942 | 132 |
1943 | 109 |
1944 | 91 |
1945 | 80 |
1946 | 131 |
1947 | 199 |
1948 | 197 |
1949 | 240 |
1950 | 299 |
1951 | 384 |
1952 | 388 |
1953 | 462 |
1954 | 540 |
1955 | 508 |
1956 | 509 |
1957 | 432 |
1958 | 378 |
1959 | 337 |
1960 | 327 |
1961 | 262 |
1962 | 263 |
1963 | 274 |
1964 | 268 |
1965 | 227 |
1966 | 199 |
1967 | 176 |
1968 | 177 |
1969 | 171 |
1970 | 177 |
1971 | 161 |
1972 | 153 |
1973 | 109 |
1974 | 130 |
1975 | 127 |
1976 | 96 |
1977 | 103 |
1978 | 132 |
1979 | 133 |
1980 | 113 |
1981 | 123 |
1982 | 109 |
1983 | 107 |
1984 | 146 |
1985 | 134 |
1986 | 167 |
1987 | 177 |
1988 | 167 |
1989 | 175 |
1990 | 198 |
1991 | 236 |
1992 | 239 |
1993 | 286 |
1994 | 276 |
1995 | 279 |
1996 | 285 |
1997 | 362 |
1998 | 831 |
1999 | 1,215 |
2000 | 1,796 |
2001 | 2,539 |
2002 | 3,751 |
2003 | 6,280 |
2004 | 8,645 |
2005 | 13,606 |
2006 | 16,941 |
2007 | 18,053 |
2008 | 17,050 |
2009 | 15,877 |
2010 | 15,442 |
2011 | 15,514 |
2012 | 15,548 |
2013 | 15,271 |
2014 | 15,725 |
2015 | 16,410 |
2016 | 16,347 |
2017 | 16,015 |
2018 | 15,028 |
2019 | 14,544 |
2020 | 13,197 |
2021 | 12,867 |
2022 | 11,105 |
2023 | 9,724 |
2024 | 8,662 |