Ann vs Avah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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Avah

Girl #1,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,192
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avie, Ava

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Avah Rank #1,192

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1192 for Avah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Avah ___

  • Avah Rose
  • Avah Grace
  • Avah Marie
  • Avah Jane
  • Avah Lynn
  • Avah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Avah

Ava Eva Emma Isla Ella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Avah more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Avah at #1192 in the United States.

What do Ann and Avah mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Avah means "life" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and Avah boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Avah is primarily a girl name.

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