Averi
How to say it: AY-vuh-ree · /ˈeɪvəri/
Modern variant of Avery, from Old English/French: 'ruler of the elves' (elf counsel). Phonetic respelling.
Averi was the 38th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 190 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #64 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #38 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 190 |
| Share of births | 1 in 466 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #64 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Averi emerged in the last forty years and peaked in the 2010s. It holds close to that peak now though some slipping seems likely.
What goes with it
Breezy across three syllables, soft and breathy throughout. Aubree and Alaya go well with it.
Nicknames
- Ave
- Ava
Honouring a Averi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Averi is about 1 in 20.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
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