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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ava — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Auzeir|Avaa
CelticGirl→ Stable

Ava

AY-vuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#9
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy — · → Stable

#9
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 78
Peak rank
#3 in 2020
5yr change
-1 ranks
Birth frequency
24.1 per 10,000 births
Sex split
22% boy · 78% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Ava

Popularity score: 78  ·  SSA Rank: #9

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
58
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ava scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
87
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
30
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishShort2-syllableUnisexClassicModernFire mythologyVintage resurgence
Character
radiant warmthcreative expressiveness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Avas

creativeresilientexpressiveconfidentbold
STRONG
High confidence

Ava is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#9 · common
Ava at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the Old Irish name Aedh, meaning 'fire' or 'radiance.' Associated with brightness and vitality in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#3 in 2020
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:22% boy · 78% girl
Notable bearers
Ava DuVernay
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Ava · Overview
Summary

Ava is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 26/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Modern character
Ava carries a warm, gentle, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #9, you will likely encounter other Avas. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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