Avah
a-vah
US Popularity:1989
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Source of life; Desired; Voice; Water
Avah is a feminine name with origins as mysterious as it is beautiful. Avah is a form of Ava, whose roots can be found in Hebrew, Persian, and German. It comes from the German root avi, which has meanings that are uncertain. In Hebrew, Avah is derived from Eve and means "life" or “source of life.” In Persian, Avah means “voice” or “melody.” Regardless of its lineage, Avah is a chic two-syllable name recognizable across the globe for its elegant simplicity. An appellation brimming with such positive endearments will always assure baby Avah of how wonderful they are.
How Popular Is The Name Avah?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Avah is currently #3423 on The Bump
Girl:Avah is currently #2304 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Avah is currently #1989 in U.S. births
Girl:Avah is currently #1062 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1062
in 2023
- 120
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Avah, December 2019
Behind the Name, Ava, January 2022
Ancestry, Eve Family History
WordSense, Eve
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Ava
Quranic Names, Ava, A Non-Quranic Name for Girls
Abarim Publications, Eve meaning
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