Girls name · Tennessee
Ava in Tennessee
Ava was the 19th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 178 babies named Ava that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 8,067 babies Ava.
Popularity over time
Ava in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 322nd |
| 1928 | 5 | 463rd |
| 1945 | 5 | 446th |
| 1957 | 18 | 261st |
| 1972 | 5 | 580th |
| 2002 | 51 | 126th |
| 2013 | 364 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 178 | 19th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee climbed from 322nd in 1913 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named Ava in Tennessee in a single year was 439, in 2017. Its best showing was #1 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 Tennessee?
Ava was the 19th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 178 babies named Ava that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 8,067 babies Ava.
How many babies are named Ava in Tennessee?
In 2025, 178 babies were named Ava in Tennessee. The most babies named Ava in Tennessee in a single year was 439, in 2017.
What is the rank of Ava in Tennessee?
Ava ranked 19th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.