Declining since 2018, #1,436 for girls today.
Popularity of Avah since 1923
Babies named Avah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 1,194 |
| 2010s | 4,176 |
| 2020s | 1,646 |
Meaning & origin
Avah is a modern spelling variant of Ava that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1923. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, when it ranked 217th, but has since fallen in usage; in 2025 it ranked 1,436th, with 1 in 10,715 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Missouri, Alabama, and Ohio. Avah's appeal lies in its simple, melodious sound and its connection to the highly popular name Ava, while offering a distinctive spelling. Its rise and fall reflect broader trends in creative name spellings, and it remains a fresh, modern choice.
Avah is a modern spelling variant of the name Ava, which itself has multiple possible origins. Ava may derive from the Germanic element avi, meaning 'desired,' or from the Latin avis, meaning 'bird.' It is also sometimes considered a variant of Eve, from the Hebrew Chava, meaning 'life.' Avah gained popularity in the early 21st century as parents sought unique spellings of familiar names.
Where Avah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Avah” around the world
Where Avah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi
Sibling names for Avah
Names that share Avah's style, for a brother or sister.
