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Ava: Meaning & Origin

Ava is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning “Life, bird”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 8% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

AY-vah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

92/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 8% of popular names.

Nicknames

Av

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

39%
33
2010
20
Current
#41
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Claire

Famous Namesakes

  • Ava Gardner (actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Ava