Ava vs Eva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ava Rank #9

Eva Rank #120

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #120 for Eva.

Is Ava or Eva more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Eva at #120 in the United States.

What do Ava and Eva mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ava and Eva boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Eva is primarily a girl name.