Avanni
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the Earth".
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Avanni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avanni today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avanni births was 2024 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avanni. 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.
People living today
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
2024
30 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,558
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Avanni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avanni 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 123 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
Avanni 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 Avanni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avannis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Avanni
The name Avanni is thought to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "avan," which means "earth" or "land." It is believed to have been a popular name among Hindus in India during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avanni can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Puranas. These texts, which date back to around the 4th century CE, contain stories and legends about various deities and historical figures. In one of these texts, there is a reference to a princess named Avanni who was renowned for her beauty and wisdom.
Another historical reference to the name Avanni comes from the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, there was a powerful queen consort named Avanni who was known for her political acumen and her influence over the empire's affairs.
In the 8th century CE, there was a famous Sanskrit scholar and poet named Avanni Bhatta who wrote several works on grammar and poetry. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Sanskrit literature.
During the 12th century, there was a renowned Hindu philosopher and saint named Avanni Acharya who lived in the southern part of India. He is known for his teachings on the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, which is a non-dualistic interpretation of the Vedas.
In the 16th century, there was a powerful ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire named Avanni Devi who was known for her military prowess and her patronage of the arts and culture. She is credited with building several temples and fortresses during her reign.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Avanni throughout the ages. While the name may have its roots in ancient India, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong cultural ties to the Indian subcontinent.
People
Avanni + last name combinations
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FAQ
Avanni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avanni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avanni 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 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Avanni a common name?
We classify Avanni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avanni most popular?
The single biggest year for Avanni was 2024, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avanni is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Avanni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avanni 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.
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.