Ava vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

English German Irish

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Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

African American American

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Ava Rank #9

Ivory Rank #3,444

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Is Ava or Ivory more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Ava and Ivory mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Ava and Ivory boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.