Avah
Avah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Life or desired.
Origin and history
Avah is a modern spelling variant of Ava, which traces back to the Hebrew name Chava, meaning 'life', or ancient Germanic roots meaning 'desired'. It has gained popularity in the United States as a stylistic alternative to the traditional three-letter spelling. The addition of the trailing 'h' gives it a distinct visual appearance while retaining the soft, classic pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
7,046 babies in the United States have been named Avah since 1880. It ranks #2011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #907.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,194 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,176 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,646 |
Fun facts
- Avah emerged as part of a modern American naming trend that adds a silent trailing 'h' to short, vowel-heavy names.
- The name's usage in the United States expanded significantly following the dramatic revival of Ava in the early 2000s.