Girls name · Illinois
Ava in Illinois
Ava was the 17th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 240 babies named Ava that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 13,462 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 | 356th |
| 1949 | 11 | 516th |
| 1961 | 16 | 561st |
| 1974 | 6 | 1019th |
| 1989 | 11 | 779th |
| 2001 | 116 | 133rd |
| 2013 | 554 | 6th |
| 2025 | 240 | 17th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 356th in 1913 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in Illinois in a single year was 769, in 2007. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Ava reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2006). See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in Illinois?
Ava was the 17th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 240 babies named Ava that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 13,462 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in Illinois?
In 2025, 240 babies were named Ava in Illinois. The most babies named Ava in Illinois in a single year was 769, in 2007.
What is the rank of Ava in Illinois?
Ava ranked 17th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 2017.
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.