Life and bitter, or life and pearl
A modern compound name blending the classic Ava with the vintage Mae. Ava likely stems from the Latin 'avis' meaning bird or the Hebrew 'Chava' meaning life, while Mae is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret, often associated with the month of May.
About 10 girls were named Avamae in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
