Avah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Avah means 'bird' in German.
Meaning of the Name Avah
Avah is a variant spelling of the name Ava. The name Ava is of German origin and is derived from the name Avis, which means 'bird'. Ava has been a popular name in recent years, influenced by celebrities such as actress Ava Gardner. It is also associated with purity and beauty.
Popularity of the Name Avah
The popularity for the name Avah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 679 births, which ranked number 907 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Avah had the most female births in 2018 with 679, which ranked number 463 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Avah has declined over the last ten years from 329 births to 286 births, a decline of -13.07%. Among females, Avah has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 329 births to 286 births, a decline of -13.07%.
Nationwide Popularity of Avah
- 20 Year Trend of Avah: 2283.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Avah: -13.07%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Avah: -13.07%
Popularity of Avah by State
Among females, Avah was most popular in Southeastern states with 99 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 34 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Avah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1041 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 908 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 510 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 899 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 620 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 717 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 778 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 550 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 565 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 890 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Avah
- Total Births of Avah: 282 (-1.39%)
- Female Births of Avah: 282 (-1.39%)
Given the downward trend of Avah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.39% decrease in total births, for a total of 282 births in 2024. For Females, births for Avah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 282 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.39%.