The girl's name is pronounced AY-vah. Of uncertain origin, probably German. Other possible sources are the Hebrew name Chava meaning "life" or "serpent", or from Latin "avis" meaning "bird". It is made popular since the 1950s due to film actress Ava Gardner. The name is increasingly popular in the United States, where it was the most popular name given to baby girls in several states in 2006 and the fourth most popular name nationwide in 2007.

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Popularity of this name:

#2 of 282
among all Hunch users

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