Aavya
How to say it: AHV-yuh · /ˈɑvjɑ/
From Sanskrit meaning 'to be praised, to be heard' - popular modern girls' name in India.
Aavya was the 928th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 75% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #825 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #928 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,540 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +75% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #825 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Aavya emerged only in recent decades. The 2020s have brought its highest use yet, and it looks set to keep ascending.
What goes with it
Light and graceful, Aavya glides on soft breathy tones. Avani aligns in style as a lovely companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aavya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
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