Aviella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of Ava and Ella.
Name Census estimates that about 379 living Americans carry the first name Aviella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aviella today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aviella births was 2024 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aviella. 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 Aviella with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
379
~ 1 in 904,365 Americans
Peak year
2024
40 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,754
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aviella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aviella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 176 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
Aviella 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 Aviella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aviellas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aviella
The name Aviella is believed to have its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "avis," meaning "bird." This name likely emerged during the height of the Roman Empire, between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. Initially, it may have been used as a nickname or pet name for individuals associated with birds, possibly due to their love of avian creatures or their occupation as aviary keepers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aviella can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions an individual named Aviella Flavia in his work "Annals" from the early 2nd century AD. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aviella gained some popularity among Italian nobility and aristocracy. Notable bearers of the name include Aviella Orsini (1310-1376), a prominent Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, and Aviella Visconti (1363-1424), a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled over the Duchy of Milan.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aviella continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One notable figure was Aviella Gonzaga (1492-1538), an Italian Renaissance woman known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the court of Mantua.
In the 19th century, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in literary circles. Aviella Shelley (1792-1851), the wife of the renowned English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, was a prominent figure during this time. Another notable bearer of the name was Aviella Browning (1806-1861), the wife of the celebrated English poet Robert Browning.
While not as common in modern times, the name Aviella has continued to be used sporadically throughout various cultures and regions. Its unique sound and connection to the natural world have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, despite its ancient origins.
People
Aviella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aviella 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
Aviella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aviella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aviella 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 904,365 US residents.
Is Aviella a common name?
We classify Aviella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 382 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aviella most popular?
The single biggest year for Aviella was 2024, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aviella is about 8 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 Aviella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aviella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aviella 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 Aviella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aviella 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 Aviella 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 are called Aviella?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.