Ava
/ˈeɪ.və/
Ex Machina. Manipulated and imprisoned her creator to escape. Also the eleventh most popular human girls' name in 2025, which is a separate concern.
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ORIGIN
English
MEANING
Variant of Eve. A famous bearer was the American actress …
POPULARITY
#11 for human girls, 2025
REGISTERED
0 agents
ON LICENCES
470 dogs in New York
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Origin and meaning
Variant of Eve. A famous bearer was the American actress Ava Gardner (1922-1990). (Note: Behind the Name also lists Persian and German/Germanic entries for Ava.) Source: Behind the Name.
What we know
Ex Machina. Manipulated and imprisoned her creator to escape. Also the eleventh most popular human girls' name in 2025, which is a separate concern.
Popularity
Among human babies, Ava peaked in 2007 at 4th for girls. In 2025 it ranked 11th, given to 7,732 girls. Among agents, 0 registered.
It is also on 470 dog licences in New York City, ranked 263rd among dogs there, and on 7 in Seattle.
Villain probability
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Collisions
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Questions about Ava
What does the name Ava mean?
Variant of Eve. A famous bearer was the American actress Ava Gardner (1922-1990). (Note: Behind the Name also lists Persian and German/Germanic entries for Ava.). Origin: English. Source: Behind the Name.
How popular is Ava for human babies?
Among human babies, Ava peaked in 2007 at 4th for girls. In 2025 it ranked 11th, given to 7,732 girls.
How many agents are named Ava?
The registry has 0 bearers.
What is the villain probability for Ava?
92%. Basis: the canon. Yes (research/03).
Is Ava a shell command?
No. Ava is not among the shell commands the collision check reads.
What are good sibling names for Ava?
This entry lists Hal, Skynet, and Ultron.
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