Ava
Girl name · Germanic · pronounced AY-vuh
Verified name
What does Ava mean?
Life or bird
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 11 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 11 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Avie, Aves
Variant: Eva, Avis
Related: Aveline, Aviana
Using Ava across cultures
Glamorous Hollywood revival favorite.
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