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Avish

AH-vish · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Avis (Latin for 'bird').

2025 rank (boys)
#12,008
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 341,615 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #12,008 for boys today.

Popularity of Avish since 1993

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

4913200020102020Most births 2020Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s5
2000s12
2010s71
2020s50

Meaning & origin

Avish is an extremely rare modern name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1993. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but since 2021 it has been falling in usage. As of 2025, it ranked 12,008th, with an estimated 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. The name does not appear in any top state lists, indicating its usage is scattered. Avish may be a creative combination of familiar sounds or a respelling of a surname, but its origin is ultimately uncertain.

The name Avish first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a blend of the sounds of popular names like Avi and Josh, or a variant of the English surname Avis. Its usage remains very rare, with no clear historical or cultural derivation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Avi, Vish

Sibling names for Avish

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

Sisters: Ava, Leah, Maya, Zara, Nora

Brothers: Evan, Noah, Eli, Liam, Owen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Avish mean?
The meaning of Avish is uncertain; it may be a modern invented name or a variant of Avis, which is Latin for 'bird'.
How popular is the name Avish?
Avish is very rare. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th in the U.S., with about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys given the name.
Is Avish a boy or girl name?
Avish is predominantly used as a boy's name, though it could be considered unisex.