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Ivory vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ivory Rank #3,444
Ava Rank #9

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Ava more popular?

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

What do Ivory and Ava mean?

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

Are Ivory and Ava boy or girl names?

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

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