Avina

“the river” — Associated with the significance of rivers

India origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#3708US 2023

41Births / yr

↑Rising

262All-time births

📅 Since 199100

How to pronounce Avina

ah·VEE·nuh

/ɑ.ˈviː.nə/ · stress on VEE · 3 syllables

“the river”

Associated with the significance of rivers · India origin

What does Avina mean and where does it come from?

Avina is a name with origins in both Sanskrit and Hebrew. In India, the name is often associated with the significance of rivers, symbolizing life and fertility. In Hebrew, it can suggest a spring, giving it a connotation of new beginnings and purity. Avina is relatively less common but has gained p

Cultural significance

Avina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in India-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the river.

Peak popularity

Reached #4370 in 2020 — currently #3708 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Avina?

Avina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Avina Grace

How popular is Avina right now?

Rising fast — up 1955 spots — currently #3708 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#3708 · Top 2.7%

1995

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3708	41	▲ up 1955 · +86% births
2022	#5663	22	▼ down 1241 · -29% births
2021	#4422	31	▼ down 52
2020	#4370	31	▲ up 2742 · +82% births
2015	#7112	17	▲ up 7775 · +240% births
1995	#14887	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Avina

Best Year2023Rank #3708

Peak Count41

Average Rank#6694

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1995 - 20236 years

The story of Avina

Avina is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 262 total births recorded, Avina remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #14887 in 1995 to #3708 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Avina in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Avina by decade

Avina peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	38
2000s	39
2010s ★	154
2020s	31

💎Avina has only 262 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Avina?

Common

AviAvAvieAvy

What names sound and feel like Avina?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Avina also consider these

Eastern Europe · noble

Avira

Hebrew · Eagle

Avika

Sanskrit · bringer of life

Amina

Arabic · Arabic

Avighna

India · one who removes

Arina

Russia · Russian

Common questions about the name Avina

What does the name Avina mean?

Avina means "the river" — a name rooted in India tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Avina?

Avina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Avina have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Avina?

Avina originates from India tradition. India names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Avina?

Avina is a three-syllable name pronounced AA0 V IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Avina?

Avina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar India heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.