Lavaeh
A variation of Yvonne, meaning "young warrior" or "fair fighter" in French.
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Lavaeh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lavaeh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavaeh births was 2012 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavaeh. 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
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2012
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,701
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Lavaeh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavaeh 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 119 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lavaeh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavaeh 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 Lavaeh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lavaehs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavaeh
The name Lavaeh has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which can be traced back to the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to be derived from the word "lava," meaning "to cut or divide," and "aha," meaning "to say or speak." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Lavaeh may have been associated with someone who had the ability to eloquently express themselves or to divide and conquer through their words.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavaeh can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or scholar who was highly respected for his wisdom and knowledge. This reference dates back to around the 8th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of this name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lavaeh. One such person was Lavaeh of Kashi, a renowned philosopher and teacher who lived in the 6th century CE in the city of Varanasi, India. He was known for his profound insights into the nature of existence and his ability to engage in deep philosophical discussions.
Another prominent figure with the name Lavaeh was a 12th-century Indian poet and scholar from the region of Bengal. His works, which focused on themes of love and spirituality, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and have been preserved over the centuries.
In the 14th century, there was a Lavaeh who was a skilled architect and engineer, responsible for designing and constructing several impressive temples and monuments in the southern Indian region of Tamil Nadu. His architectural contributions are still admired today for their intricate details and structural integrity.
During the 16th century, a Lavaeh from the city of Agra gained fame as a skilled calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works were highly sought after by the Mughal rulers of the time and adorned the walls of many palaces and monuments.
In the realm of literature, a Lavaeh from the 18th century was a celebrated poet and playwright who wrote extensively in the Sanskrit language. His works were known for their lyrical beauty and profound exploration of human emotions and experiences.
While the name Lavaeh has its origins in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has also transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various cultures and regions over time, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this name.
People
Lavaeh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavaeh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lavaeh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavaeh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavaeh 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Lavaeh a common name?
We classify Lavaeh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavaeh most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavaeh was 2012, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavaeh 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 Lavaeh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavaeh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavaeh 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 Lavaeh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavaeh 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 Lavaeh 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 Lavaeh?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Lavaeh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.