Avaya
Every Avaya since 2000 — 1,882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Avaya
Avaya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,359 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,882 American babies have been named Avaya. Its peak came in 2025, when 162 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 Avaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Avaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1,359 |
| 2024 | 145 | #1,497 |
| 2023 | 138 | #1,544 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1,420 |
| 2021 | 128 | #1,631 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,730 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2,110 |
| 2018 | 114 | #1,788 |
| 2017 | 112 | #1,832 |
| 2016 | 85 | #2,251 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,173 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,181 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,189 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,049 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,666 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,942 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,281 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,283 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,795 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,104 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,567 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,448 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,086 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,361 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,653 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Avaya in 2025?
Avaya ranked #1,359 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Avaya?
1,882 babies have been named Avaya in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Avaya most popular?
Avaya peaked in 2025, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Avaya a boy or girl name?
Avaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Avaya rising or falling?
Avaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.