Ava-Grace
Girl name · 55 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ava-Grace: 55 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2017.
Ava and Grace are both classic names with deep roots, brought together in this elegant modern compound. Ava likely traces to the Germanic root *awi-, meaning “desired” or “life,” though it also appears as a Latin form of Eva. Grace comes directly from the Latin *gratia*, meaning “favour” or “thankfulness,” and was popularised by Puritans as a virtue name. The combination evokes a sense of cherished poise. Notable individual bearers include Hollywood icons Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly, but Ava-Grace itself has gained traction across Scotland since the early 2000s, reflecting a wider trend for double-barrelled names that blend two timeless favourites into one lyrical whole.
Girl 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20179 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #5405 babies
- Total births
- 55since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 7%vs prior 5y