Ahava
Every Ahava since 1998 — 438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahava
Ahava is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,663 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 438 American babies have been named Ahava. Its peak came in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ahava stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahava year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,663 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,367 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,314 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,578 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,320 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,032 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,459 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,345 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,911 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,728 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,650 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,839 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,811 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,126 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,891 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,902 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,603 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,530 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,876 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,142 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,218 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,440 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,451 |
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| 2000 | 8 | #10,761 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahava in 2025?
Ahava ranked #4,663 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ahava?
438 babies have been named Ahava in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahava most popular?
Ahava peaked in 2023, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Ahava a boy or girl name?
Ahava is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahava rising or falling?
Ahava is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.