Which is more popular, Ava or Sophia?

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

Have Ava and Sophia ever traded places?

Yes, 3 times: 2009, 2016, 2022.

Which one ranks higher now?

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

What are their best ranks?

Ava peaked at #5 in 2016; Sophia peaked at #1 in 2011.

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 Sophia: Name Popularity Compared

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

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

The lead changed hands 3 times, in 2009, 2016, 2022.

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

The gap was widest in 2025, when Sophia sat 26 places ahead.

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

AvaSophia

Ava: 5 · 2016 · 18; Years ahead: 7
Sophia: 1 · 2011 · 18; Years ahead: 11

Full detail for each name: Ava · Sophia

Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Ava or Sophia?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Sophia placed higher in 11 of them.
Have Ava and Sophia ever traded places?: Yes, 3 times: 2009, 2016, 2022.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Sophia is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Ava peaked at #5 in 2016; Sophia peaked at #1 in 2011.
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)