Avianah
A variant of the name Aviana, from Latin avianus meaning "bird-like".
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the first name Avianah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Avianah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avianah births was 2016 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avianah. 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
257
~ 1 in 1,333,674 Americans
Peak year
2016
28 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,995
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Avianah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avianah 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 173 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Avianah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avianah 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 Avianah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avianahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Avianah
The given name Avianah is a relatively modern invention, originating from a combination of the English word "avian," meaning "relating to birds," and the Hebrew name "Hannah," which means "grace" or "favor." It is believed to have been coined in the late 20th or early 21st century, likely as a creative variation of more traditional names.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to various linguistic and cultural roots. The word "avian" derives from the Latin "avis," meaning "bird," and has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to anything related to birds. The name Hannah, on the other hand, has deep roots in the Hebrew Bible, where it is associated with the mother of the prophet Samuel.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Avianah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern coinage. However, some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be found in online birth records and social media profiles from the early 2000s.
As for famous individuals with the name Avianah, there are a few notable examples, although the name's relative novelty limits the number of historically significant figures. One example is Avianah Abrahams, an American singer and songwriter born in the late 1990s, who has released several singles and albums in the pop and R&B genres.
Another individual named Avianah is Avianah Hogan, an American artist and illustrator known for her intricate and whimsical drawings, often featuring birds and other nature-inspired elements. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States.
In the realm of sports, Avianah Deiderich is a young American track and field athlete who has competed in various youth and collegiate competitions, specializing in hurdles and sprinting events.
Additionally, there is Avianah Lockhart, a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her own clothing line in the early 2010s, catering to a niche market of sustainable and eco-friendly fashion.
Lastly, Avianah Saylor is an American author and motivational speaker who has written several books on self-improvement, personal growth, and overcoming adversity, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences.
While the name Avianah is relatively new and lacks extensive historical records, its unique blend of linguistic elements and modern popularity suggest that it may become more widespread in the years to come, potentially establishing its own legacy and significance in the future.
People
Avianah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avianah 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
Avianah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avianah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avianah 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 1,333,674 US residents.
Is Avianah a common name?
We classify Avianah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avianah most popular?
The single biggest year for Avianah was 2016, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avianah is about 10 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 Avianah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avianah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avianah 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 Avianah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avianah 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 Avianah 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 the name Avianah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.