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The baby name Ava is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈeɪvə/ — respelling: AY-və.

Ava is Germanic, Hebrew, Latin, Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic, Hebrew, Latin, Persian
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈeɪvə/ — respelling: AY-və

What is the meaning of the name Ava ?

The baby name Ava is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈeɪvə/ — respelling: AY-və.

Ava is Germanic, Hebrew, Latin, Persian in Origin.

Ava is a multilayered given name with several plausible sources. In medieval Germanic usage it functioned as a short form of names beginning with Av-, linked to the element avi/awi of uncertain sense, sometimes interpreted as “desired” or influenced by Latin avis “bird.” It also overlaps with the Persian Āvā, meaning “voice; sound,” and in some traditions it has been treated as a streamlined form of Eva/Eve.

Evidence appears in continental Europe from the early Middle Ages, including a 9th‑century Frankish St. Ava; the name later resurfaced in the Anglophone world in the late 1800s, then leapt in popularity after film icon Ava Gardner, and has ranked highly in many countries in the 21st century. Variants and related forms include Avah, Aeva, Eva, Eve, Éva, Ewa, and Avis; diminutives Avie and Avi are common. Meanings offered therefore range from “bird” to “voice/sound,” with “uncertain Germanic” a cautious etymology.

Ava has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ava

Ava Gardner Actor · Born 1922 · United States Ava Gardner was an American actress best known for her roles in films like 'The Killers', 'Mogambo', and 'The Night of the Iguana'. Her captivating performances and striking beauty made her a standout star in Hollywood's golden age. Ava Michelle Actor · Born 2002 · United States Ava Michelle is an American actress best known for her role as Jodi Kreyman in the Netflix film 'Tall Girl'. She also appeared in the sequel 'Tall Girl 2' and gained recognition from her participation in the reality TV show 'Dance Moms'.

Celebrity babies named Ava

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Ava Reeves Keanu Reeves film director ★★★★★
Ava Phillippe Reese Witherspoon model ★★★★★ Ryan Phillippe television actor ★★★★★
Ava Sambora Heather Locklear television actor ★★★★★ Richie Sambora singer ★★★★★

Ava – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
United States Girls 2024 #9 8,662 8,487
Canada Girls 2024 #10 782 2,795
New Zealand Girls 2010 #12 217 98
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
Switzerland Girls 2024 #38 132 1,786
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
France Girls 2021 #51 1,100 3,185
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
JM 0 #77 11 3,714
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
AF Girls 0 #90 5 2,402
Norway Girls 2025 #91 36 453
Sweden Girls 2022 #95 93 1,568
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
IQ 0 #126 8 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
Belgium Girls 2024 #143 43 424
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
SI Girls 0 #171 7 2,769
JM Girls 0 #175 87 7,507
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
Sweden Boys 2016 #191 2 1,526
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
AL Girls 0 #209 14 4,141
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BG Girls 0 #213 11 3,559
BD 0 #214 14 5,992
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
HU Girls 0 #223 3 3,308
IR 0 #225 7 4,221
MO Girls 0 #228 24 7,056
TW Girls 0 #230 47 8,139
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
CN Girls 0 #234 119 8,829
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
IR Girls 0 #251 350 8,334
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
HR Girls 0 #278 12 3,687
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
QA Girls 0 #299 18 15,378
DK Girls 0 #304 13 7,429
HK 0 #304 45 8,483
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #310 11 5,862
Finland Girls 2026 #323 913 3,895
IQ Girls 0 #326 189 11,303
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
BD Girls 0 #338 49 8,413
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PH Girls 0 #339 52 13,098
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
HK Girls 0 #356 295 16,104
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
PL Girls 0 #358 7 5,096
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
EG 0 #371 30 6,387
Finland Girls 0 #373 19 1,368
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
OM Girls 0 #385 12 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #410 11 1,885
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
RU Girls 0 #452 47 11,913
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PS Girls 0 #503 21 10,981
AE Girls 0 #508 46 20,968
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
CR Girls 0 #518 15 11,342
IR Boys 0 #518 35 10,162
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
SG Girls 0 #531 56 18,916
CM Boys 0 #532 19 12,054
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IQ Boys 0 #572 96 13,071
IL Girls 0 #587 31 11,648
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
EG Boys 0 #612 288 15,035
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IN Girls 0 #621 11 13,121
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
EG Girls 0 #634 351 14,742
LB 0 #646 13 13,263
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
SY 0 #694 35 11,684
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
NG Girls 0 #740 47 15,093
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #756 14 18,755
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #796 43 4,949
TN 0 #812 18 13,765
SA Girls 0 #886 50 25,931
NL Girls 0 #891 65 5,933
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
MY Girls 0 #913 82 24,821
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
BR Girls 0 #931 11 12,708
Germany Boys 0 #942 11 5,697
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,077 65 25,928
MA 0 #1,085 44 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
DZ 0 #1,145 32 20,130
TR 0 #1,157 55 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,162 22 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,311 136 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Ava is popular in 86 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
France
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Norway

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People also ask about Ava

Ava is predominantly a girl's name.
Ava is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈeɪvə/ — respelling: AY-və.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eva, Avah, Aeva, Avia and Ayva.
Across languages, Ava has these equivalents: Eva (Spanish, Portuguese, many languages), Eve (English/Hebrew), Chava/Chavah (Hebrew), Aviva (Hebrew, related form), Ava (Persian: same spelling, different origin/meaning).
Yes, very popular — Ava ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Ava ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Ava's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ava are in our database, including Ava Gardner (Actor), Ava Michelle (Actor).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Ava for their child, including Keanu Reeves.