Avani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Avani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Avani?
Avani is spelled A-V-A-N-I. The name has 5 letters.
Avani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Avani is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “earth” or “nature.”
- Origin
- Avani is commonly associated with Indian origins and is used as a feminine given name reflecting natural elements.
- Pronunciation
- ah-vah-nee · 3 syllables
Avani Popularity in 2025
Rank#805
Recorded Births339
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage rose 193 places to #805 and recorded 80 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 984 places to #8,910 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Avani Mean?
Avani is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “earth” or “nature.”
Origin: Avani is commonly associated with Indian origins and is used as a feminine given name reflecting natural elements.
How Do You Pronounce Avani?
Pronunciationah-vah-nee
Syllables3
Avani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 339 | #805 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 259 | #998 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 326 | #839 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 214 | #1,138 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2021 | Girls | 254 | #1,006 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 241 | #1,042 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 101 | #1,941 |
| 2018 | Girls | 130 | #1,633 |
| 2017 | Girls | 135 | #1,607 |
| 2016 | Girls | 140 | #1,580 |
| 2015 | Girls | 134 | #1,600 |
| 2014 | Girls | 141 | #1,547 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 149 | #1,487 |
| 2012 | Girls | 159 | #1,432 |
| 2012 | Boys | 7 | #9,709 |
| 2011 | Girls | 203 | #1,186 |
| 2010 | Girls | 173 | #1,352 |
When Was Avani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
339 recorded births
National rank #805
2023 · Girls
326 recorded births
National rank #839
2024 · Girls
259 recorded births
National rank #998
2021 · Girls
254 recorded births
National rank #1,006
Where Avani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #470 | 24 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| MA | #519 | 10 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| AZ | #578 | 11 |
| TX | #598 | 53 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |
| MO | #640 | 8 |