Ava vs Darling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Boy #31,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"voice, sound"

Origin: Persian

American English Iranian

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Boy #30,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dearly beloved"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ava Rank #31,429

Darling Rank #30,987

Darling is more popular, ranked #30987 vs #31429 for Ava.

Is Ava or Darling more popular?

Darling is more popular, ranked #30987 compared to Ava at #31429 in the United States.

What do Ava and Darling mean?

Ava means "voice, sound" (Persian origin). Darling means "dearly beloved" (Old English origin).

Are Ava and Darling boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a boy name. Darling is primarily a boy name.