How Many People Are Named Avah?

Complete statistics for the name Avah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Avah
Very Rare
6,894
Estimated People
1 in 47,868
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,894 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 11

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 114
Arkansas 57
Arizona 69
California 528
Colorado 47
Connecticut 12
Florida 358
Georgia 303
Iowa 44
Illinois 201
Indiana 180
Kansas 32
Kentucky 80
Louisiana 178
Massachusetts 116
Maryland 92
Maine 5
Michigan 353
Minnesota 95
Missouri 144
Mississippi 90
North Carolina 208
Nebraska 20
New Hampshire 5
New Jersey 46
New Mexico 5
Nevada 16
New York 230
Ohio 391
Oklahoma 49
Oregon 56
Pennsylvania 234
South Carolina 99
Tennessee 178
Texas 676
Virginia 131
Vermont 5
Washington 124
Wisconsin 121
West Virginia 26
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Avah

How Many People Have the Name Avah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,894 people in the United States currently share the name Avah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,868 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Avah a Common or Rare Name?

Avah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Avah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Avah are covered in full on the Avah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Avah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Avah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Avah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Avah Most Popular?

The name Avah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 679 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Avah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Avah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Avah?

Approximately 6,894 people in the United States share the name Avah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Avah a rare name?

Avah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,868 Americans has this name.

What does the name Avah mean?

The meaning and origin of Avah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Avah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Avah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Avah most popular?

The name Avah reached its peak in 2018, with 679 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,894
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 47,868
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2018
Male %0%
Female %100%

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