Ava vs Brooke
Ava and Brooke compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2008, Ava was ranked #9 and Brooke #83 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Ava was ranked #11 and Brooke #353 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Ava was ranked #11 and Brooke #207 among girls in Scotland.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2014, Ava was ranked #12 and Brooke #82 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Ava was ranked #26 and Brooke #213 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Ava was ranked #32 and Brooke #192 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Ava and Brooke over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Ava and Brooke over time
Ava and Brooke appear together in 4 published lists, across 96 years of shared records. Ava held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Brooke in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Brooke reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Ava in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2007, Ava moved ahead of Brooke in England and Wales · Girls — #60 and #55 the year before became #38 and #53.
- Mirrored each other
Over 30 shared years in England and Wales · Girls, Ava rose about as far as Brooke fell — from #753 and #166 in 1996 to #11 and #353 in 2025.
- Longest-running competitions
Ava and Brooke were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #11 and #353.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Brooke #72 in 2010.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Ava held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Brooke in 11.
Highest recorded here: Ava #3 in 2018, Brooke #39 in 2009.
The order changed in 2007: Ava moved ahead. In 2006 they stood at #60 and #55; by 2007 that had become #38 and #53.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Ava #11, Brooke #353.
Republic of Ireland · Girls29 shared years, 1982–2025
Ava held the stronger position in 29 of those years, Brooke in 0.
Highest recorded here: Ava #1 in 2008, Brooke #72 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Ava #26, Brooke #213.
Northern Ireland · Girls25 shared years, 1998–2024
Ava held the stronger position in 17 of those years, Brooke in 8.
Highest recorded here: Ava #9 in 2016, Brooke #36 in 2008.
The order changed in 2008: Ava moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #46 and #42; by 2008 that had become #24 and #36.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Ava #32, Brooke #192.
New Zealand · Girls12 shared years, 2003–2014
Ava held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Brooke in 5.
Highest recorded here: Ava #8 in 2013, Brooke #13 in 2004.
The order changed in 2008: Ava moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #18 and #17; by 2008 that had become #15 and #26.
Most recent shared year, 2014: Ava #12, Brooke #82.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Ava
Pairs where Ava shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Ella vs Ava
Ella and Ava changed places 15 times in Republic of Ireland · Girls between 1981 and 2025, ending at #17 and #26.
Ella · Ava · 43 shared years, 1981–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Ava vs Zara
Ava and Zara both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; New Zealand · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Ava · Zara · 45 shared years, 1978–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Ava vs Daisy
Ava and Daisy both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New Zealand · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Ava · Daisy · 36 shared years, 1985–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Ava vs Layla
Ava and Layla both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Ava · Layla · 35 shared years, 1983–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other comparisons involving Brooke
Pairs where Brooke shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amelia vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Amelia #1 in 2011, Brooke #39 in 2009.
Amelia · Brooke · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emily vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Emily #1 in 1998, Brooke #14 in 1998.
Emily · Brooke · 32 shared years, 1977–2008 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Brooke #13 in 2001.
Emma · Brooke · 29 shared years, 1986–2014 · Peaked in the same years
- Ruby vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Ruby #1 in 2007, Brooke #39 in 2009.
Ruby · Brooke · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — peaked in the same years.
- Jason vs Aaron
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Jason #1 in 1970, Aaron #8 in 1972.
Jason · Aaron · 39 shared years, 1966–2004 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Abigail #36 in 2008.
Ava · Abigail · 44 shared years, 1978–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Charlotte vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Abigail #24 in 2010.
Charlotte · Abigail · 24 shared years, 2002–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Abigail #29 in 2005.
Emma · Abigail · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Ava | Brooke |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Meaning debated — no single origin is established with confidence. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Disputed — possibly Germanic, possibly a short form of Eve | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪvə/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #11 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #213 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Ava has a recorded origin (Disputed — possibly Germanic, possibly a short form of Eve); Brooke does not have one recorded yet.
- Ava and Brooke both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Ava; Brooke doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Ava
Popularity journey
First recorded1978
First recorded at #522 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1978 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1978–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2008 (recorded 1978–2025).
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #11 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Brooke
Popularity journey
First recorded1974
First recorded at #94 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1974 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1986–2014
Highest recorded position: #13 among girls in New Zealand, in 2001 (recorded 1986–2014).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #353 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls