Girls name · California
Ava in California
Ava was the 26th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 742 babies named Ava that year. Since 1920, California families have named 31,485 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | 458th |
| 1954 | 33 | 428th |
| 1966 | 23 | 662nd |
| 1978 | 15 | 1067th |
| 1989 | 27 | 1002nd |
| 2001 | 339 | 144th |
| 2013 | 1,354 | 12th |
| 2025 | 742 | 26th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 458th in 1920 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in California in a single year was 1,619, in 2016. Its best showing was 9th among girls names in 2016.
Across the country, Ava reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2006). See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in California?
Ava was the 26th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 742 babies named Ava that year. Since 1920, California families have named 31,485 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in California?
In 2025, 742 babies were named Ava in California. The most babies named Ava in California in a single year was 1,619, in 2016.
What is the rank of Ava in California?
Ava ranked 26th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among girls names in 2016.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.