Avaya
How to say it: uh-VY-uh · /əˈvaɪə/
Modern American invention blending Ava and Amaya sounds - no traditional meaning, melodic coinage.
Avaya was the 708th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 162 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 92% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #527 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #708 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 162 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,888 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +92% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #527 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Avaya belongs to recent decades and has risen quickly to its high point. The 2020s mark its best showing yet with more growth ahead.
What goes with it
Breathy and gentle in tone, Avaya feels melodic and light. Aniya shares its style.
Nicknames
- Ava
- Vaya
- Avi
Honouring a Avaya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Avaya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
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