girl's name
Avaani
uh-VAH-nee (Hindi)
- Origin Sanskrit
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 485
Avaani is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Avaani is a name of Sanskrit origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2022, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 16,998 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Avaani Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 181 |
How Popular Is Avaani?
In 2025, Avaani was given to 31 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Avaani Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Avaani
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Avaani Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Avaani over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Avaani
- Hindi uh-VAH-nee
Sibling Names for Avaani
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Avaani — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Avaani
How popular is the name Avaani?
In 2025, Avaani was given to 31 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Avaani a girl's or a boy's name?
Avaani is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Avaani?
Avaani has 3 syllables.
When was Avaani most popular?
Avaani peaked in 2022, when 38 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Avaani a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Avaani currently ranks #1,099 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.