Ava

Girls

Best rank #5 (2016) · ranked in 18 years

Over 18 tracked years from 2008 to 2025, Ava held a spot in the rankings.

It eased from #17 in 2008 to #35 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Ava at #35.

In 2016, 16,365 babies were given the name Ava.

Ava was most popular around 2016, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025357,739
  2. 2024228,700
  3. 2023199,743
  4. 20221411,116
  5. 2021812,881
  6. 2020713,212
  7. 2019514,549
  8. 2018515,044
  9. 2017516,030
  10. 2016516,365
  11. 2015716,435
  12. 20141115,742
  13. 20131315,288
  14. 20121315,569
  15. 20111415,535
  16. 20101615,461
  17. 20091815,900
  18. 20081717,067

Similar names

If Ava is on your shortlist, Alexander, Amelia, Anthony are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ava a popular name?
Ava reached a best rank of #5 in 2016 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Ava rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Ava ranks #35.
Is Ava a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Ava most popular?
Ava peaked around 2016.

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