Avis

Avis 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 11 girls in the United States.

Avis at a glance

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

About the name Avis

Avis 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, Avis first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #238 in 1912, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 17,218 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Avis in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#238 in 1912
Peak year
1920
Babies named Avis in 2024
11
Total since 1880
17,218

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avis mean?

The meaning of Avis 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 Avis a boy or girl name?

Avis is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Avis?

Avis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Avis?

Avis first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #238 in 1912, and 11 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].