Girls name · Iowa
Ava in Iowa
Ava was the 13th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 86 babies named Ava that year. Since 1915, Iowa families have named 3,673 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | 327th |
| 1951 | 6 | 383rd |
| 2001 | 13 | 235th |
| 2006 | 260 | 2nd |
| 2010 | 209 | 1st |
| 2015 | 136 | 6th |
| 2020 | 111 | 6th |
| 2025 | 86 | 13th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 327th in 1915 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in Iowa in a single year was 282, in 2007. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2007.
Across the country, Ava reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2006). See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in Iowa?
Ava was the 13th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 86 babies named Ava that year. Since 1915, Iowa families have named 3,673 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in Iowa?
In 2025, 86 babies were named Ava in Iowa. The most babies named Ava in Iowa in a single year was 282, in 2007.
What is the rank of Ava in Iowa?
Ava ranked 13th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2007.
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.