Avani
Borrowed from Sanskrit अवनि (avani, “earth”).
Every Avani since 1975 — 4,303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avani
Avani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #806 in 2025 with 339 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 4,303 American babies have been named Avani. Its peak came in 2025, when 347 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Avani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 339 | #806 | 8 | #8,996 |
| 2024 | 259 | #998 | 7 | #10,015 |
| 2023 | 326 | #840 | 5 | #12,430 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1,139 | 8 | #9,063 |
| 2021 | 254 | #1,007 | 6 | #10,923 |
| 2020 | 241 | #1,042 | 6 | #10,739 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1,941 | — | — |
| 2018 | 130 | #1,633 | — | — |
| 2017 | 135 | #1,608 | — | — |
| 2016 | 140 | #1,582 | — | — |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,600 | — | — |
| 2014 | 141 | #1,547 | 5 | #12,281 |
| 2013 | 149 | #1,487 | — | — |
| 2012 | 159 | #1,436 | 7 | #9,803 |
| 2011 | 203 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 2010 | 173 | #1,353 | 5 | #12,418 |
| 2009 | 152 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 2008 | 148 | #1,555 | — | — |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,422 | — | — |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,411 | — | — |
| 2004 | 68 | #2,484 | — | — |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,501 | — | — |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,646 | — | — |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,029 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,684 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,154 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,621 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,535 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,226 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avani mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अवनि (avani, “earth”).
How popular is the name Avani in 2025?
Avani ranked #806 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 339 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avani?
4,303 babies have been named Avani in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avani most popular?
Avani peaked in 2025, when 347 newborns received the name.
Is Avani a boy or girl name?
Avani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avani rising or falling?
Avani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.