Avish
A unique masculine name of Indian origin meaning "extraordinary" or "incredible".
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Avish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Avish today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avish births was 2020 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avish. 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 Avish with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
2020
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,044
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Avish: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avish from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Avish remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avish 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 Avish during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avish
The name Avish is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was primarily used in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "avish," which means "manifest" or "apparent." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Avish may have been used in ancient India, possibly as early as the 2nd millennium BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avish can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered texts in Hinduism, there is a reference to a sage or rishi named Avish who is mentioned as a composer of several hymns.
During the medieval period in India, the name Avish appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it did have some notable bearers. One prominent figure was Avish Khan, a 13th-century ruler of the Sultanate of Delhi, who reigned from 1286 to 1289 CE. Another historical figure was Avish Chandra, a poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century and is known for his contributions to Bengali literature.
As time progressed, the name Avish continued to be used, although it remained relatively rare. In the 19th century, Avish Chandra Banerjee was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the name was Avish Khair, an Indian politician and social activist who campaigned for the rights of marginalized communities. He was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
Another figure of historical significance was Avish Ghosh, an Indian author and journalist who was born in 1932. His works explored themes of social justice and the complexities of modern Indian society. Ghosh's writing was widely acclaimed and earned him numerous literary awards during his lifetime.
While the name Avish has ancient roots and can be traced back to Sanskrit origins, it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history. However, its connection to the idea of manifestation and its appearances in ancient texts and historical records make it a name rich in cultural significance.
People
Avish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avish as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Avish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avish 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Avish a common name?
We classify Avish as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avish most popular?
The single biggest year for Avish was 2020, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avish 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 Avish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avish in the SSA data are male. 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 Avish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avish 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 Avish 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 Avish?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Avish, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.