Avani
How to say it: uh-VAH-nee · /əˈvɑni/
From Sanskrit meaning 'earth, the world'; a Hindu name symbolizing the earth as a nurturing force.
Avani was the 642nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 339 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 99% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #434 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #642 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 339 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,764 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +99% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #434 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Avani climbed to a high in the 2020s. Still at its peak, it looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Flowing with soft breathiness and gentle nature imagery. Ava works as a nickname, while Ahana aligns in style.
Nicknames
- Ava
- Vani
Other spellings
Honouring a Avani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
Famous people named Avani
- Avani Lekhara (born 2001)Indian sports shooter
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