Ava Max

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Ava Max

Name: Ava Max (born Amanda Ava Koci, also known as Amanda Koçi)

Ava Max is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2018 with her breakthrough single “Sweet but Psycho.” She is known for her energetic pop and dance-pop music, often featuring strong vocals and catchy melodies.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1994

Height: Approximately 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)

Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Family:

  • Parents: Pavllo Koçi and Andrea Nako Koci (Albanian immigrants from Sarandë and Tirana, respectively). Her parents played a significant role in her journey, making sacrifices for her music career.
  • Siblings: She has a brother who acted as her manager for a period.
  • Spouse: As of July 2025, Ava Max is not publicly known to be married. She reportedly split from long-term boyfriend Cirkut in 2021.
  • Children: She does not have any children.

Profession: Singer and Songwriter

Nationality: American

Religion: While she has been seen wearing a cross and has shared cultural references to Orthodox Easter, Ava Max has stated in interviews that she is not religious.

College or University Attended: She attended Lexington High School for a year after being homeschooled, but there is no information about her attending college or university.

Biography and What Famous For:
Ava Max was born Amanda Ava Koci to Albanian immigrant parents in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved with her family to Virginia at age 8, where she participated in numerous singing competitions. At 14, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue music, but found the city overwhelming and returned to Virginia for a “normal childhood.” She eventually moved back to Los Angeles at age 17 with her brother, who briefly managed her.

Her career gained significant traction in 2018 with the release of “Sweet but Psycho,” which topped charts in multiple countries and became a global hit. This success led to her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell, released in September 2020, which included other popular singles like “Kings & Queens” and “My Head & My Heart.” Her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors, was released in January 2023. Ava Max is celebrated for her unique “Max Cut” hairstyle (long on one side, short on the other) and her empowering, upbeat pop anthems.

Have participated:
Ava Max has participated in:

  • Numerous singing competitions during her childhood.
  • The release of several successful singles, including “Sweet but Psycho,” “Kings & Queens,” “So Am I,” “Torn,” and “My Head & My Heart.”
  • The release of her studio albums Heaven & Hell and Diamonds & Dancefloors.
  • Collaborations with other artists, such as Alan Walker (“Alone, Pt. II”) and Kygo (“Whatever”).
  • Various music award shows, winning accolades like the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Push Act.