Allison vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

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Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Ava mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Allison and Ava boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Ava is primarily a girl name.

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