Ava vs Hiam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Hiam

Boy #31,231 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,231
Total SSA Count: 5

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9

Hiam Rank #31,231

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #31231 for Hiam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

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

Hiam ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Hiam more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Hiam at #31231 in the United States.

What do Ava and Hiam mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Ava and Hiam boy or girl names?

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

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