Girls name · California
Ava in California
In 2025, 742 babies born in California were named Ava, making it the #26 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920, add up to 31,485.
Popularity over time
Ava in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | #458 |
| 1954 | 33 | #428 |
| 1966 | 23 | #662 |
| 1978 | 15 | #1067 |
| 1989 | 27 | #1002 |
| 2001 | 339 | #144 |
| 2013 | 1,354 | #12 |
| 2025 | 742 | #26 |
Its busiest year in California was 2016, with 1,619 Ava births. Its highest rank in California came in 2016, at #9.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #9 in 2016 to #1479 in 1980, starting at #458 in 1920 and ending at #26 in 2025.
Pennsylvania gave Ava its highest national rank, #1, in 2006. See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in California?
In 2025, 742 babies born in California were named Ava, making it the #26 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920, add up to 31,485.
How many babies are named Ava in California?
In 2025, 742 babies born in California were named Ava.
What is the rank of Ava in California?
Ava's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #26.
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.