Aviannah
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly meaning "bird" or "life".
Name Census estimates that about 304 living Americans carry the first name Aviannah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aviannah today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aviannah births was 2021 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aviannah. 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 Aviannah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
304
~ 1 in 1,127,481 Americans
Peak year
2021
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,614
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Aviannah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aviannah 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. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aviannah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviannah 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 Aviannah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aviannahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aviannah
The name Aviannah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the name Ava and the suffix "-ianna," which may be derived from the Greek name Ioanna or the Hebrew name Hannah, both meaning "grace."
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it seems to be a creative blend of various linguistic influences, reflecting the growing trend of unique and personalized baby names in recent decades. The name does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aviannah was in 2003 when a baby girl born in the United States was given this name. Since then, it has gradually gained popularity, appearing in various birth records and online databases, although it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names.
Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Aviannah throughout history. Here are five examples:
1. Aviannah Reyes (born in 2005) is an American child actress known for her roles in television shows like "Shameless" and "The Thundermans."
2. Aviannah Gonzalez (born in 2009) is a young American singer and social media personality who has gained a following for her covers of popular songs on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
3. Aviannah Williams (born in 2012) is a British child model and actress who has appeared in various commercials and television shows.
4. Aviannah Martínez (born in 2007) is a Mexican-American competitive gymnast who has won several regional and national titles in her age group.
5. Aviannah Thompson (born in 2010) is an Australian child author who published her first book, "The Adventures of Aviannah," at the age of 7, inspired by her love for storytelling and imagination.
While the name Aviannah is relatively new and its origins are somewhat ambiguous, it has gained traction in recent years as a unique and creative name choice, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and personal preferences of modern parents.
People
Aviannah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aviannah 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
Aviannah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aviannah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 304 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aviannah 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 1,127,481 US residents.
Is Aviannah a common name?
We classify Aviannah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 306 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aviannah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aviannah was 2021, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aviannah is about 9 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 Aviannah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aviannah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aviannah 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 Aviannah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aviannah 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 Aviannah 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 Americans are named Aviannah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.