Avah
How to say it: AY-vuh · /ˈeɪvə/
Variant spelling of Ava, from Latin/Hebrew; possibly related to 'life' (Hebrew: Chava) or a modern phonetic coinage.
Avah was the 16th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #16 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 416 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
| In France, 2025 | #48 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used still, Avah passed its peak in the 2010s. Remaining near that high, a gentle decline is expected soon.
What goes with it
Breathy and gentle, Avah feels light and mobile. Lilah and Milah belong in the same set.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avah is about 1 in 18.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #48 for girls in 2025.
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