Ava vs Kennedy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Kennedy Rank #89

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #89 for Kennedy.

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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Kennedy more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Ava and Kennedy mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Ava and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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