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Ava vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9
Total SSA Count
8,662
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Ivory Rank #404

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #404 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Ivory more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ava and Ivory mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin).

Are Ava and Ivory boy or girl names?

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

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