Girls name · Kentucky
Ava in Kentucky
Ava was the 13th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 123 babies named Ava that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 5,195 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 304th |
| 1924 | 6 | 482nd |
| 1937 | 6 | 412th |
| 1951 | 8 | 380th |
| 1961 | 8 | 416th |
| 2005 | 150 | 19th |
| 2015 | 254 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 123 | 13th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 304th in 1911 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in Kentucky in a single year was 275, in 2013. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2014.
Across the country, Ava reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2006). See Ava in every state →
How popular is Ava in Kentucky?
Ava was the 13th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 123 babies named Ava that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 5,195 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in Kentucky?
In 2025, 123 babies were named Ava in Kentucky. The most babies named Ava in Kentucky in a single year was 275, in 2013.
What is the rank of Ava in Kentucky?
Ava ranked 13th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2014.
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.