Avah

Avah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 198 girls in the United States.

Avah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Avah

Avah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Avah first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #463 in 2018, and in 2024 198 babies received the name — 6,894 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Avah in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#463 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Avah in 2024
198
Total since 1880
6,894

Avah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1075 in 2012
Babies named Avah in 2025
20
Total since 1996
412

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avah mean?

The meaning of Avah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Avah a boy or girl name?

Avah is a girl name. In 2024, 198 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Avah?

Avah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Avah?

Avah first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #463 in 2018, and 198 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].