Aavya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning radiant, luminous, or brilliant.
Name Census estimates that about 809 living Americans carry the first name Aavya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aavya today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aavya births was 2022 (112 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aavya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aavya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
809
~ 1 in 423,677 Americans
Peak year
2022
112 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,143
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Aavya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aavya from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 468 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aavya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aavya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aavyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Aavya, while Georgia, Florida, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aavya
The given name Aavya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "avya," which means "infallible" or "immutable." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aavya can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was the name of a sage who was revered for his wisdom and knowledge. In the text, Aavya is described as a highly respected scholar and teacher who imparted valuable lessons to his students.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aavya. One such person was Aavya Brahmin (born around 500 CE), a renowned Hindu scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, grammar, and Vedic literature. His works continue to be studied and referenced by scholars to this day.
Another significant figure was Aavya Ghosh (1194-1273 CE), a Bengali poet and philosopher who is celebrated for his contributions to the development of Bengali literature. His writings, which included philosophical treatises and devotional poetry, had a profound impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Bengal.
In the realm of science, Aavya Sharma (1865-1937) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was instrumental in establishing the foundations of modern astronomy in India and played a pivotal role in the development of the country's scientific community.
Aavya Choudhari (1912-1986) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social activist who dedicated her life to the cause of women's empowerment and education. She was a vocal advocate for equal rights and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged women and children in her community.
It is worth noting that while the name Aavya has its roots in Sanskrit and Hinduism, it has transcended religious and cultural boundaries and has been embraced by people across various regions and backgrounds, particularly in India and other parts of South Asia.
People
Aavya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aavya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aavya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aavya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 809 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aavya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 423,677 US residents.
Is Aavya a common name?
We classify Aavya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 814 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aavya most popular?
The single biggest year for Aavya was 2022, when 112 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aavya is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aavya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aavya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aavya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aavya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aavya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aavya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aavya as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.