Avayah
Every Avayah since 2005 — 2,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avayah
Avayah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,407 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 2,223 American babies have been named Avayah. Its peak came in 2022, when 321 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Avayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | #1,407 |
| 2024 | 216 | #1,120 |
| 2023 | 281 | #941 |
| 2022 | 321 | #866 |
| 2021 | 320 | #855 |
| 2020 | 276 | #936 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,435 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,458 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,693 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,569 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,782 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,716 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,471 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,057 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,180 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,577 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,918 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,156 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,589 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,780 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avayah in 2025?
Avayah ranked #1,407 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avayah?
2,223 babies have been named Avayah in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avayah most popular?
Avayah peaked in 2022, when 321 newborns received the name.
Is Avayah a boy or girl name?
Avayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avayah rising or falling?
Avayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.