Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Avital since 1970
Babies named Avital per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 148 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 232 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Avital is a Hebrew name with biblical roots, appearing as a wife of King David in the Old Testament. While originally masculine, it is now used almost exclusively for girls in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. The name has maintained a stable presence since first being recorded in the U.S. in 1970, ranking 6,325th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 89,293 births. Its peak year of usage was 2008, and it has remained steadily in use without dramatic fluctuations. The name is most common in New York, reflecting a concentration in areas with large Jewish populations. Avital carries a gentle nature image through its 'dew' association while retaining strong cultural and historical significance.
Avital is a Hebrew name from the Bible (2 Samuel 3:4) referring to a wife of King David. The name derives from the Hebrew elements 'av' (father) and 'tal' (dew), together meaning 'father of dew'. It is a feminine name in modern Hebrew usage, though it was originally masculine as a biblical figure. The name has been used in Israel throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Where Avital is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Avital” around the world
Where Avital lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avi, Tali, Vita
Sibling names for Avital
Names that share Avital's style, for a brother or sister.
