Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Avian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Aviahna|Aviana
Latin◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Avian

◈

AY-vee-un · 3 syllables

Share Avian:
Compare with another name
Boy
#2337
↓ Fading
Boy
#2337
Popularity score: 22
↓ Fading
Peak
#1626 in 2022
5yr
-382 ranks
Velocity
-382
Birth frequency
1.7 per 100,000 births
Girl
#12297
Popularity score: 5
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#9643 in 2020
5yr
+3200 ranks
Velocity
+3200
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2337 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Avian

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2337

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12297 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Avian

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12297

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-382 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Avian scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureModernUnisex3-syllableBird-inspiredLatinContemporaryCelestial-adjacent
Character
soaring ambitionkeen perceptiongraceful freedomindependent spiritvisionary thinking
STRONG
High confidence

Avian is a Latin unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2337 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -382 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2337 · very rare
Avian at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Latin 'avian,' relating to birds. A modern name celebrating nature and flight, with roots in ornithological terminology.
Language root:Latin · avian (bird-related)
Peak rank:#1626 in 2022
5yr change:-382 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2337 · Girl #12297
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Arian◈Evian◈IvanVivian◈Orion◈
Similar Style
Caspian◈Roan◈Rowan◈Soren◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyRaven◈PhoebeBeckett◈Stellan◈Sage◈Hazel
You Might Also Like
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Roan◈
Irish · #1350
↑↑ Surging
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Oliver
Latin · #3
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Avian illustration
Name Intelligence
Avian · Overview
Summary

Avian is a Latin unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2337 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Avian carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 382 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
avian.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →