Rising since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Avayla since 2012
Babies named Avayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Avayla is a modern invention that first entered U.S. naming records in 2012, a time when creative, melodic names were gaining traction. Its popularity has been rising since then, peaking in 2023 when it was given to roughly 1 in every 178,585 girls. The name's sound echoes the popular Ava and Layla, though its exact meaning remains uncertain. Avayla has not yet appeared in any state-level top lists, indicating its rarity and regional spread is limited. Its trajectory suggests continued slow growth as parents seek unique yet familiar-sounding names.
Avayla first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, suggesting a modern invention rather than a name with deep historical roots. It likely combines elements from names like Ava (a popular name of uncertain etymology, possibly from Latin avis 'bird') and Layla (of Arabic origin meaning 'night'), or may be a respelling of Avella, a name of debated origin. Its rise in the 2020s aligns with trends for melodic, vowel-heavy female names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Layla, Avi
Sibling names for Avayla
Names that share Avayla's style, for a brother or sister.
