Avayah
Avayah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my father, or desire/Inspiration.
Origin and history
Avayah is a modern feminine name of Hebrew origin, closely related to names like Abiah or Aviva, often interpreted as 'God is my father' or 'desire'. It has seen a rapid rise in popularity in the United States in recent years as parents favor melodic, vowel-rich names ending in '-ah'.
Popularity in the United States
2,223 babies in the United States have been named Avayah since 1880. It ranks #3730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #934.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.1 %)
- TX (16 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 583 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,569 |
Fun facts
- The majority of all U.S. births registered with the name Avayah have occurred since 2020.
- It is a modern spelling variation related to traditional biblical Hebrew names like Abiah or Aviya.