Declining since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aava since 2006
Babies named Aava per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Aava emerged as a given name in the United States in 2006, making it a relatively recent addition. Its popularity peaked in 2020, and since then its usage has been declining each year. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 nationally, with an estimated 1 in 321,453 babies receiving the name. While the name has not yet gained widespread traction in the U.S., its Finnish roots give it a distinctive Nordic feel. The etymology is debated: it may be a modern variant of the classic name Ava, or it could be directly inspired by the Finnish word for 'open' or 'wide'. As a name with no top states reporting significant usage, Aava remains a niche choice for parents seeking a simple, vowel-heavy name with Scandinavian flair.
Aava is a modern Finnish name that first appeared in the late 20th century. It is likely a variant of the more common name Ava, but it may also be derived from the Finnish adjective 'aava', meaning 'open' or 'wide', often used to describe wide expanses. The name has gained some popularity in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities.
Sibling names for Aava
Names that share Aava's style, for a brother or sister.
