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Avannah

uh-VAN-uh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#9,457
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 160,727 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2010

Rising since 2010, #9,457 for girls today.

Popularity of Avannah since 2007

Babies named Avannah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

491320102020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s11
2010s78
2020s42

Meaning & origin

Avannah is a modern American name that first appeared in 2007, reflecting the trend of creating new names by blending familiar sounds and endings. It has risen steadily in use since 2010, though it remains rare. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 160,727 baby girls, ranking 9,457th. Its peak popularity occurred in 2012, and it has no recorded top states because the numbers are too small to calculate state-level favorability. Parents drawn to the -annah ending may also consider Savannah or Hannah, though Avannah stands out as a more distinctive choice. Despite its recent origin, Avannah fits comfortably alongside other modern, melodic girls' names.

Avannah is a modern coinage, likely derived from similar-sounding names like Savannah or Aviva, combined with the fashionable suffix -annah. It first appeared in the United States in the 2000s and has no known historical or cultural root.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ava, Anna, Vannah

Sibling names for Avannah

Names that share Avannah's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Avannah mean?
Avannah is of uncertain origin and does not have a traditional meaning. It is likely a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Avannah?
As of 2025, Avannah ranked 9,457th in the United States, given to about 1 in every 160,727 girls. Its peak popularity was in 2012.
Is Avannah a boy or girl name?
Avannah is almost exclusively used for girls.