Rising since 2002, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Avanna since 1999
Babies named Avanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Avanna is a modern, melodic name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, reflecting a trend of creative feminine names. As of 2025, it ranks 4,758 in popularity, with about 1 in 57,402 newborn girls receiving the name, indicating it remains a rare choice. Its peak year was 2023, suggesting growing appeal, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2002. The name is most common in Texas and California, states that often lead in adopting new naming styles. Avanna fits a contemporary pattern: blending familiar sounds to create a fresh yet accessible name.
Avanna is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 1999. It likely derives from the popular prefix 'Av-' (as in Ava) combined with the suffix '-anna' (as in Anna), following a pattern of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names. Its use has been primarily in the United States, with limited historical or cultural roots.
Where Avanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Anna, Annie
Sibling names for Avanna
Names that share Avanna's style, for a brother or sister.
