Ava
Gender: F
Origin of Ava: Latin
Meaning of Ava: "like a bird"
Ava's Popularity in 2011: #5
Ava was given a big popularity boost -- Ava's currently at Number 5 -- when dozens of high-profile stars such as Reese Witherspoon and Hugh Jackman chose Ava for their daughters. This Glamour Girl name via Hollywood beauty Ava Gardner is attractive but epidemically popular!
Parents who love Ava's simplicity and style have looked on to other choices that might take her place: Eva, Avery, Ada, Aveline and so on. The result, as with other popular names such as Hailey and Aiden that have spawned a raft of imitators, is that Ava is beginning to feel even more ubiquitous than it might based on its Top 10 standing.
Ava seemed to be headed towards Number 1 -- it's no accident we titled our latest book on baby name style "Beyond Ava & Aiden" -- but, though it seems to have been somewhat side-swiped by the Olivia-Isabella-Sophia group-- will still certainly stay in the Top 10 for years to come. It's a lovely name on many levels, but if you want something that will stand out, keep looking.
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