Alba vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Boy #30,874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, sunrise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Catalan Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,874
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ava

Boy #31,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"voice, sound"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

American English Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,429
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #30,874
Ava Rank #31,429

Alba is more popular, ranked #30874 vs #31429 for Ava.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Ava more popular?

Alba is more popular, ranked #30874 compared to Ava at #31429 in the United States.

What do Alba and Ava mean?

Alba means "dawn, sunrise" (Latin origin). Ava means "voice, sound" (Persian origin).

Are Alba and Ava boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a boy name. Ava is primarily a boy name.

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