Ava
Meaning: Life; bird-like; voice
Origin: Possibly from Latin avis (bird) or a short form of Germanic names beginning with Av-
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #58
Total births: 8,595
History: Ava exploded in the 2010s to become one of Australia's most popular names. The name's three-letter simplicity appeals to Australian parents. Ava represents the minimalist trend in Australian naming — clean, elegant, and powerful in its brevity.
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| Current rank (2025) | #18 |
| Babies named Ava in 2025 | 227 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,595 |
| Peak year | 2014 (495 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 2003–2025 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 12 spots |
Frequently asked about Ava
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava means “Life; bird-like; voice” from Possibly from Latin avis (bird) or a short form of Germanic names beginning with Av- roots.
What is the origin of the name Ava?
Ava has Possibly from Latin avis (bird) or a short form of Germanic names beginning with Av- origin. The traditional meaning is “Life; bird-like; voice”.
How popular is Ava in Australia?
Ava ranked #18 in Australia in 2025 — given to 227 babies that year.
When was Ava most popular?
Ava peaked in 2014 with 495 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ava a boy or girl name?
Ava is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Avas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ava rising or falling in popularity?
Ava has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #6 in 2020 to #18 in 2025.
How long has Ava been recorded in Australia?
Ava appears in birth records in Australia across 23 years — from 2003 through 2025.