What names are similar to Ava?
If you like Ava, consider Nova, Eva and Alva. Like Ava, their spellings end in -va.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Ava.
Nova Latin · from Latin novus, "new"; in astronomy, the sudden brightening of a binary star system
Eva Hebrew · a form of Eve, from Hebrew Ḥawwa, linked either to "breathe" or to "live"
Alva Scandinavian · elf (Swedish; from the Old Norse root for supernatural beings)
Ella English · a Norman name from a Germanic element meaning "other"; also used as a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and names ending in -ella
The same roots
Also English names, from the tradition Ava comes from.
Audrina English · modern elaboration of Audrey, traditionally 'noble strength'
Coretta English · modern coinage; famously borne by civil rights leader Coretta Scott King
Myla English · modern feminine coinage, variant of Myles
Nyla English · probably a feminine form of Niles; the older meaning is uncertain
The same feel
Also classic and modern names.
Lila Arabic · "night"
Lana Slavic · short form of Alana/Svetlana
Emilia Latin · traditionally "rival", from the Roman family name Aemilius; related to Emily, with a different origin from Amelia
Keira Irish · variant of Ciara, 'dark-haired'; popularized by actress Keira Knightley
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2010s, the same decade as Ava, on a similar curve.
Jayla English · modern feminine elaboration of Jay
Kyra English · variant of Kira; sometimes considered a feminine form of Cyrus
Lily English · the lily flower; English word ultimately from Latin lilium, associated with purity in Christian art
Aven English · modern coinage, blend evoking Ava and Evan
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