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Ivory vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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 #404
Ava Rank #9

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Ava more popular?

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

What do Ivory and Ava mean?

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

Are Ivory and Ava boy or girl names?

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

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