Declining since 2022, #1,406 for girls today.
Popularity of Avayah since 2005
Babies named Avayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 583 |
| 2020s | 1,569 |
Meaning & origin
Avayah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2005. It has seen a gradual rise in use, peaking at rank 1,406 in 2022, though it has since declined slightly. As of 2025, roughly 1 in 10,369 baby girls is named Avayah, and its top states include Minnesota, Arizona, and California. The name follows a trend of blending familiar sounds like Ava with the suffix -yah, common in contemporary American naming. Avayah has no long history or traditional etymology, and its meaning remains uncertain, making it a purely modern choice.
Avayah is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2005. It appears to be a variant of names like Ava or Avaya, combined with the popular -yah ending seen in names such as Aaliyah and Amaya. The name has no long historical or linguistic roots.
Where Avayah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Ayah, Vaya
Sibling names for Avayah
Names that share Avayah's style, for a brother or sister.
