Ava-May
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ava-May: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
Ava-May is a modern double-barrelled name that blends two classics with distinct origins. Ava may derive from the Germanic root *awi*, meaning "desired" – or it could be a variant of Eve, from the Hebrew for "life." May most often comes from the month of May, itself named for the Roman goddess Maia, or from the old English name Maia meaning "great." As a compound, Ava-May has no historical bearer of note, but both halves have been used widely: the actress Ava Gardner brought glamour to the first part, while May has been a staple since Victorian times. In Scotland, double-barrelled first names like Ava-May have grown popular since the 2000s, offering a lyrical, feminine choice that feels both fresh and traditional. No specific places share this full name, though "Ava" is also a place name in Missouri and "May" appears in countless Scottish town names.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y