Baby name
STABLE
🇦🇷 🇦🇺 🇦🇹 Ava
/AY · vuh/
Meaning
“Latin avis (bird) or Germanic ava (water)”
Latin avis (bird) or Germanic ava (water); carries lightness and fluidity with minimalist appeal
Nicknames
none
Vibe
warmplayfultimeless
How it ages.
Ava was uncommon until late 1990s but exploded to become one of the most popular names across English-speaking countries.
The cultural moment.
US and UK show dramatic rise 1995-2025 reaching top-tier popularity; Australia and Canada follow with strong acceleration.