Avitaz
A modern invented name possibly derived from the Hebrew word "avitz" meaning spring.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Avitaz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Avitaz today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avitaz births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avitaz. 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 Avitaz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Avitaz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,382
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Avitaz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Avitaz 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 Avitaz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Avitaz
The name Avitaz has its roots in the ancient Avestan language, which was spoken in parts of modern-day Iran and neighboring regions during the 1st millennium BCE. It is derived from the Avestan word "avita," meaning "life" or "sustenance," and the suffix "-az," which denotes possession or belonging.
According to historical records, the name Avitaz first appeared in the Zoroastrian sacred text, the Avesta, which dates back to around the 6th century BCE. It was used as a name for male children, symbolizing the hope for a long and prosperous life. The name's connection to the Zoroastrian faith suggests that it was initially popular among the adherents of this ancient Iranian religion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avitaz can be traced back to a prominent Zoroastrian priest and scholar who lived in the city of Persepolis during the Achaemenid Empire, around the 5th century BCE. This individual, known as Avitaz the Wise, is believed to have contributed significantly to the interpretation and preservation of the Avesta.
In the centuries that followed, the name Avitaz continued to be used among Persian-speaking communities, particularly those with Zoroastrian roots. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Avitaz ibn Husayn, a renowned Persian poet who lived during the 10th century CE, and Avitaz al-Bukhari, a celebrated Islamic scholar and hadith collector from the 9th century CE.
Another prominent figure with the name Avitaz was a Persian general who served under the Safavid Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century. Avitaz Khan, as he was known, played a crucial role in the military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.
In the realm of literature, Avitaz Ghaznavi was a respected Persian poet and writer who lived during the 11th century CE. His works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, had a significant influence on the literary traditions of the region.
While the name Avitaz has its origins in ancient Persian culture and the Zoroastrian faith, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and communities over the centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural exchange across the regions where it has been used.
People
Avitaz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avitaz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Avitaz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avitaz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avitaz 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Avitaz a common name?
We classify Avitaz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avitaz most popular?
The single biggest year for Avitaz was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avitaz 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 Avitaz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avitaz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avitaz 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 Avitaz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avitaz 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 Avitaz 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 share the name Avitaz?
Find out how many Americans are named Avitaz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.