Avani
Avani is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Earth; global, ground.
Origin and history
Avani is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'earth'. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the late 20th century, entering the top 1,000 U.S. female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,246 babies in the United States have been named Avani since 1880. It ranks #2700 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #913.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 851 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,465 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,633 |
Famous people named Avani
- Avani Gregg: Content Creator, Influencer
- Avani Lekhara: Paralympic Shooter, Athlete
Fun facts
- Avani is an ancient Sanskrit word widely used across Indian literature to denote the Earth.
- The name reached the top 1,000 U.S. female names for the first time in the early 2020s.