Ava vs Josie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josie

Girl #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
2,893
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Josie Rank #88

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #88 for Josie.

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

Josie ___

  • Josie Mae
  • Josie Rose
  • Josie Kate
  • Josie Jane
  • Josie Claire
  • Josie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Josie

Daisy Rosie Nellie Archie Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Josie more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Ava and Josie mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ava and Josie boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Josie is primarily a girl name.

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