Eva vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

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Eva Rank #120

Ava Rank #9

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

Is Eva or Ava more popular?

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

What do Eva and Ava mean?

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

Are Eva and Ava boy or girl names?

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