Avah
Rare fanciful spelling of Ava.
Every Avah since 1923 — 7,046 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avah
Avah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,436 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 7,046 American babies have been named Avah. Its peak came in 2018, when 679 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Avah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1,436 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1,196 |
| 2023 | 234 | #1,064 |
| 2022 | 288 | #941 |
| 2021 | 338 | #822 |
| 2020 | 438 | #658 |
| 2019 | 444 | #659 |
| 2018 | 679 | #463 |
| 2017 | 522 | #579 |
| 2016 | 406 | #706 |
| 2015 | 438 | #656 |
| 2014 | 398 | #707 |
| 2013 | 346 | #788 |
| 2012 | 329 | #815 |
| 2011 | 294 | #887 |
| 2010 | 320 | #839 |
| 2009 | 289 | #924 |
| 2008 | 274 | #978 |
| 2007 | 233 | #1,109 |
| 2006 | 170 | #1,359 |
| 2005 | 106 | #1,839 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,749 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,232 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,209 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,618 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avah mean?
Rare fanciful spelling of Ava.
How popular is the name Avah in 2025?
Avah ranked #1,436 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avah?
7,046 babies have been named Avah in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avah most popular?
Avah peaked in 2018, when 679 newborns received the name.
Is Avah a boy or girl name?
Avah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avah rising or falling?
Avah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.