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Avarey

AV-uh-ree · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern phonetic respelling of Avery, derived from an Old English name meaning 'elf counsel'.

Peak popularity
2013
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014.

Popularity of Avarey since 2003

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

5111620102020Most births 2013Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s57
2010s88
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Avarey is a modern respelling of Avery that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2003. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, but has been on a downward trend since 2014. Though it does not rank in the top 1,000 names, its similarity to Avery and other vowel-starting names keeps it in use. Avarey exemplifies the 2000s trend of creative respellings, adding a distinct touch to a familiar sound.

Avarey is a modern variant of the name Avery, which itself comes from the Old English name Ælfric, meaning 'elf counsel'. Avery was historically a masculine name but has become predominantly feminine in the United States since the late 20th century. Avarey emerged as a respelling in the early 2000s, reflecting a trend toward unique phonetic variants of popular names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ava, Ari, Ray

Variants: Avery, Averie, Avary

Sibling names for Avarey

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Avarey mean?
Avarey is a modern variant of Avery, which derives from Old English Ælfric, meaning 'elf counsel'.
Is Avarey currently popular?
Avarey first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and peaked in popularity in 2013. As of 2025, its usage has been declining since 2014, and it does not rank among the top 1,000 names.
Is Avarey a girl's name?
Avarey is most often used for girls, following the trend of Avery becoming predominantly feminine in the U.S.