Quick answerAva is a female given name of English origin. Variant of Eve, from the Hebrew for 'to live'. In the United States, it ranked number 9 for baby girls in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to girls in the United States.
Key facts
| Meaning | Variant of Eve, from the Hebrew for 'to live'. |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Female (girls) |
| Popularity (US) | #9 for baby girls in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration) |
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Sources & last updated
- U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
- Behind the Name — meaning and origin
Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.