Ava

Ava has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ava isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Ava is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Ava was, in the past month, the 609th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Ava is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ava was viewed 118 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Ava's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ava is most adored in Washington, Tennessee and North Dakota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Montana, Nebraska and Idaho.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ava.

Most popular breeds named Ava:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Rottweiler
4. Shih Tzu
5. Dachshund

Ava is found in these categories:

nature

Derived from Avani, meaning earth in Sanskrit, symbolizing life and vitality.

old-fashioned

This moniker harks back to silver screen siren Ava Gardner's era.

cute

Evokes elegance and charm, reminiscent of Hollywood icon Ava Gardner.

posh

Derived from high society, it echoes silver screen legend Ava Gardner.