Avyanna
A feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "flawless" or "immaculate".
Name Census estimates that about 1,366 living Americans carry the first name Avyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avyanna today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avyanna births was 2022 (216 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avyanna. 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 Avyanna with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Avyanna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 250,918 Americans
Peak year
2022
216 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,819
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Avyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avyanna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 772 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
Avyanna 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 Avyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Avyanna, while Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avyanna
The name Avyanna is a relatively modern invention, originating from a creative blending of existing names and word elements from various languages and cultures. Its precise origins and meaning are somewhat obscure, as it does not stem from a single linguistic or cultural tradition.
One potential source of inspiration for the name Avyanna could be the Sanskrit word "avyaya," which means "unchanging" or "eternal." This Sanskrit root has been incorporated into various names across South Asian cultures, often signifying concepts of permanence or endurance. However, the connection between "avyaya" and "Avyanna" is speculative and not definitively established.
Another possible influence on the name Avyanna is the Hebrew name "Aviva," which means "spring" or "fresh." The similarity in sound between "Aviva" and the first part of "Avyanna" suggests that the name may have been adapted or derived from this Hebrew origin, with the latter part drawing inspiration from other sources.
It is worth noting that the name Avyanna does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent conception and lack of deep cultural or linguistic roots.
While the name Avyanna is not particularly common, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Avyanna Rosales (born 1995) - An American actress known for her role in the television series "Switched at Birth."
2. Avyanna Ferreira (born 1998) - A Brazilian model and social media influencer.
3. Avyanna Renee (born 1987) - An American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums.
4. Avyanna Kapoor (born 1992) - An Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Mumbai.
5. Avyanna Lyons (born 2001) - A Canadian child actress who has appeared in various television shows and films.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the first name Avyanna, their backgrounds and the specific reasons for their name choices may vary. The name's modern origins and lack of deep historical roots make it challenging to pinpoint a definitive meaning or cultural significance beyond its potential linguistic inspirations.
People
Avyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avyanna 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
Avyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,366 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avyanna 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 250,918 US residents.
Is Avyanna a common name?
We classify Avyanna as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,375 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Avyanna was 2022, when 216 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avyanna is about 7 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 Avyanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avyanna 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 Avyanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avyanna 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 Avyanna 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 named Avyanna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.