Which is more popular, Ava or Isabella?

Across the 18 years both are ranked, Isabella placed higher in 11 of them.

Which one ranks higher now?

In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Isabella is ahead.

What are their best ranks?

Ava peaked at #5 in 2016; Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009.

Where does this comparison come from?

National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

Ava vs Isabella: Name Popularity Compared

18 years put Ava and Isabella on the same list, with best ranks of #5 and #1.

Isabella ranked higher in 11 of those years, Ava in 7.

They traded places 2 times: 2015, 2022.

The most recent switch was in 2022, when Isabella moved ahead of Ava.

The gap was widest in 2025, when Isabella sat 20 places ahead.

In the most recent year where both are ranked (2025), Isabella sits ahead of Ava.

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Ava: 5 · 2016 · 18; Years ahead: 7
Isabella: 1 · 2009 · 18; Years ahead: 11

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Ava or Isabella?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Isabella placed higher in 11 of them.
Have Ava and Isabella ever traded places?: Yes, 2 times: 2015, 2022.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Isabella is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Ava peaked at #5 in 2016; Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009.
Where does this comparison come from?: National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)