# Ava: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Ava meaning: "Life, bird-like" (Latin origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Ava

     
 
Quick answer — What does Ava mean? 

 
Ava is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning "Life, bird-like". It's commonly grouped as a modern name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Ava under modern names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Life, bird-like   Origin Latin    Gender Girl   Style modern       
## Names similar to Ava

 

Sharing at least one style with Ava — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Isla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isla/)[ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Willow ](/tools/baby-name-finder/willow/)[ Poppy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/poppy/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Ava's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Leo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/leo/)[ Archie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/archie/)[ Finn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/finn/)     
## Questions about the name Ava

    What does the name Ava mean?   
 Ava is of Latin origin and means "Life, bird-like". 

   Is Ava a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Ava" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Ava?   
 Names with a similar style to Ava include Isla, Freya, Willow, Poppy. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.