Back to Baby Names

Ida vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Ida Rank #1,143
Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #1143 for Ida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Ava mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Ida and Ava boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Ava is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons