Declining since 2019, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayvah since 2004
Babies named Ayvah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 1,171 |
| 2020s | 505 |
Meaning & origin
Ayvah is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2004. It reached its peak popularity in 2020 but has been falling since 2019. In the most recent year (2025), it ranked 3,389th nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 35,717 births. The name is most common in California and Texas. As a respelling of Ava or Aya, it reflects a trend toward distinctive spelling variations of short vowel-heavy names. Its trajectory suggests it will remain uncommon.
Ayvah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the early 2000s. It is likely a respelling of Ava, possibly influenced by names like Aaliyah or Aya. The name has no established derivation beyond its phonetic appeal.
Where Ayvah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Avy
Sibling names for Ayvah
Names that share Ayvah's style, for a brother or sister.
