Declining since 2022, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Aveyah since 2007
Babies named Aveyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 219 |
Meaning & origin
Aveyah first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2007, a relatively recent arrival among modern invented names. Its peak year came in 2022, when it reached its highest recorded rank, though by 2025 it has been declining in use. The name is given to about 1 in every 66,969 newborn girls, placing it at rank 5,238. Its top state of popularity is California, reflecting a trend for creative, melodic names that blend familiar sounds with a fashionable -yah ending. While some may see a connection to Hebrew origins, the name's short history and lack of traditional roots make it a distinctly modern choice.
Aveyah is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It likely blends the popular sounds of Ava with the suffix -yah, which appears in many Hebrew-origin names like Elijah or Isaiah. Some interpret it as a variant of Avayah, which could derive from Hebrew 'Aviyah' meaning 'my father is Yahweh,' but no direct historical precedent for Aveyah exists before 2007.
Where Aveyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ave, Ava, Veya
Sibling names for Aveyah
Names that share Aveyah's style, for a brother or sister.
