Ava Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ava

Ava is a medieval name of Germanic origin. The name is believed to have its roots in the Germanic word aval, meaning “guarantee.” Ava has a unique appeal, making it a favorite choice for millennial couples.

The name is considered the diminutive of several medieval German names beginning with the element av, which means “desire.” This graceful name could well have originated from the Hebrew havva, which refers to “life,” and avis in Latin, which means “bird, birdlike.” The name also means “voice or sound” in Persian and Urdu. Ava could also be a place name as it was the ancient capital of Myanmar and a city in Missouri.

There are multiple spellings for Ava across languages and cultures. The moniker is spelled Eva and Aviah in Hebrew, Evie in English, Eve in Latin, and Avalon in Celtic. Ava is almost always used as a girl’s name. Some other variations of this name include Aiva, Eabha, Avis, Aveline, Avelyn, Avalinka, Avalynn, Avis, Eveline, Avina, Avelina, and Avisa.

According to the Social Security Administration data, Ava is the fifth most popular girl name in the US (1). It emerged as a popular girl’s name in the 1950s, thanks to the success of the stunning actress Ava Gardner. The name’s popularity dropped in the mid-1970s and fell off the Social Security Administration ‘s list of popular baby names but began to blossom again in the late ’90s.

The name jumped over 300 spots between 1997 and 1998, likely after celebrities Heather Locklear and Reese Witherspoon named their daughters Ava in 1997 and 1999, respectively. From there, the name has seen a sudden spurt in its popularity. Ava reached top-ten status on the Social Security Administration’s list in 2005 and has been in the top five baby names for American girls ever since. The name reached its best ranking in 2016 and became the third most popular name in the US. Apart from the US, the moniker is also popular in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland.

Ava

Meaning Guarantee

Gender Girl

Origin German, Persian, Hebrew, Latin

Lucky Number 6

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 3 letters, 2 vowels, 1 consonant

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Ava?

Pronounced as eh-vah

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Listen to the sound of the name Ava in German.

Listen to the sound of the name Ava in English.

Famous People With The Name Ava

Ava AcresAmerican actress
Ava LocklearAmerican model
Ava DuVernayAmerican filmmaker
Ava MaxAmerican singer
Ava AllanAmerican model
Ava EverettAmerican wrestler
Ava FabianAmerican model
Ava CapraAmerican actress
Ava RussoAmerican actress
Ava VidalEnglish comedian

Ava On The Popularity Chart

This short name has caught the fancy of generations of parents. Ava is at a higher point in popularity with many parents and celebrities choosing the name for their children.

Popularity Over Time

Less than 1000 parents chose this name for their babies in the 1980s and 90s. The name’s popularity started to look up in the 2000s and reached its highest popularity in 2007 with over 18000 parents naming their children Ava.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Ava started to make strides in the ranking in the 1980s and has grown in popularity since then. The name entered the list of the top ten baby names in the US since the 2000s and maintained its ranking in the subsequent years.

Source: Social Security Administration

Ava On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Ava

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Popular Sibling Names For Ava

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Boy Sibling Names For Ava

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Girl Sibling Names For Ava

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Other Popular Names Beginning With A

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Names With Same Meaning As Ava

Looking for more names that have similar meaning as Ava? Here’s our list of names with the same meaning that you can consider for your baby.

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Popular Songs On The Name Ava

Ava has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
AVA	Natalie Jane
Ava	Famy
Ava (Sped Up) - This World Is Primal, My Grinding Jaw	MADAX
Ava (Slowed + Reverb) - This World Is Primal, My Grinding Jaw	3slow2
Ava Adore	The Smashing Pumpkins
AVA	Natalie Jane
Ava	Loafy Building
Ava - slowed.	S_W.mp7

Acrostic Poem On Ava

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Ava with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Adorable like a sweet-smelling rose.

Vibrant smile and personality, infecting the room with pure joy.

Adventurous spirit taking flights to discover the unknown.

Ava’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name ava. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Ava In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Ava in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Ava, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Ava	English	en
艾娃	Chinese	zh-CN
एवा	Hindi	hi
Ava	Spanish	es
Ava	French	fr
افا	Arabic	ar
ava	Bengali	bn
Ava	Portuguese	pt
ава	Russian	ru
ava	Urdu	ur
Ava	Indonesian	id
Ava	German	de
エイバ	Japanese	ja
एवा	Marathi	mr
అవ	Telugu	te
Ava	Turkish	tr
அவா	Tamil	ta
Ava	Vietnamese	vi
Ava	Tagalog	tl
아바타	Korean	ko
Ava	Hausa	ha
Ava	Swahili	sw
Ava	Javanese	jv
Ava	Italian	it
ava	Punjabi	pa
ava	Gujarati	gu
เอวา	Thai	th
ಅವ	Kannada	kn
አቫ	Amharic	am
एवा	Bhojpuri	bho
Ava	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Ava In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Ava

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Ava, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Ava

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Ava and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Ava

Discover the presence of Ava in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Ali & Ava	Ali & Ava - Storia di un incontro, Ali a Ava, Ali i Ava, Ali ja Ava, Ali ve Ava, Али и Ава	2021
AVA: A Twist in the Road	Ava, AVA A Twist in the Road, AVA A Twist in the Road AVA A Twist in the Road	2021
Ava	Aava, Agentė Ava, Ava - Plötzlich erwachsen, Ava Ma Laeo Kha, Ava: Bez súcitu, AVA／エヴァ, Code Ava, Eve, Final Target, Sát Thủ Ava, Sokhenet Be'Milkoud, Trained to Kill, Επικίνδυνη ομορφιά, Ава, Агент Ева, Агент Єва, Ейва, Эва, 아바, アヴァ, 少女的最後初夏, 艾娃, 追殺艾娃	2017
Ava's Possessions	Marcas da Possessão, Quỷ Ám, Одержимость Авы	2015
Ava & Lala		2014
Mountain Ava	Sen Lin Gu Ying	2014
Ava Justin Popovic		2007
Ava's Magical Adventure	Ava si elefantul, Biały słoń, Ellopott elefánt, Las aventuras mágicas de Ava, Magiczna przygoda, Mon amie Ava, Uma Aventura Mágica	1994

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Ava a vintage name?

Ava was a popular name in the 1950s and 1960s in the US. Thus, it can be considered a vintage or old-fashioned name, which is still popular among parents.

2. What is Ava short for?

Ava is a standalone name. But some use it as a nickname for Avelyn or Evelyn.

3. What are the middle names for Ava?

Ava is a German name that means ‘bird,’ ‘sound,’ or ‘desire.’ While selecting a middle name for Ava, you might want to consider names with similar meanings, such as Aderyn, Echo, or Faigel. You could also consider German names such as Ada, meaning ‘noble,’ Barbara, meaning ‘foreign,’ or Beata meaning ‘blessed.’

4. Is Ava a Unisex Name?

Ava is primarily regarded as a feminine name rather than a unisex name. It is predominantly used for women. According to the SSA, Ava, as a girl’s name, has consistently ranked in the top 100 baby names in the US since 2002 (1).

5. Are there any famous fictional characters named Ava?

Ava has made appearances in various forms of popular media through fictional characters. These include Ava Benton from the soap opera All My Children, Ava Peralta from the soap opera Guiding Light, Ava the Sunset Fairy from the Rainbow Magic book series, Ava Paige from The Maze Runner book and film series, and Ava Ayala, a Marvel Comics character.

6. Is Ava a timeless and classic name or more of a modern choice?

Ava has a rich history and is a variant of Eve. Thus, it has a sense of timelessness and a modern appeal. Ava experienced a resurgence in popularity during the early 2000s and has remained a popular choice in recent years. According to SSA, 11039 baby girls shared the name in the US in 2022 (1).

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