Ava
AY-və
Popularity
#9
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
336,608
Peak Year
#18,065 in 2007
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ava has uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Germanic name Avila, meaning 'desired'. It may also be a short form of names like Avaline or Chava (Hebrew for 'life').
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Ava Gardner
American actress.
Ava DuVernay
American film director and screenwriter.
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