Ava

Meaning of Ava

The name Ava means 'bird' or 'like a bird'. It is also sometimes associated with 'life' or 'water'.

Ava has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ava

Ava has held fairly steady, sitting around #11 in 2025 after peaking at #3 in 2016.

Notable people named Ava

• Ava Gardner
  Iconic Golden Age actress
• Ava DuVernay
  Acclaimed film director, producer
• Ava Max
  Chart-topping American pop singer
• Ava Phillippe
  Model, social media personality
• Ava Michelle Cota
  Actress, dancer, model

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Questions about the name Ava

What does the name Ava mean?

Ava means the name ava means 'bird' or 'like a bird'. it is also sometimes associated with 'life' or 'water', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Ava a boy's or a girl's name?

Ava is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ava?

In 2025, Ava ranked #11 for girls, down from #9 the year before.

When was Ava most popular?

Ava peaked at #3 in 2016.