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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Avni — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Avner|Avnish
SanskritGirl↑↑ Surging

Avni

AHV-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2381
↑↑ Surging
#2381
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2172 in 2020
5yr change
+374 ranks
Birth frequency
2.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2381 · Falling since 2020

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.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Avni

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2381

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+374 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
Name DNA
Sanskrit RootNatureSky/CelestialGirl2-syllableHinduModernRisingRareMeaningful
Character
earth connectionnurturing spiritgrounded strengthnatural wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Avni is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2381 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +374 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2381 · very rare
Avni at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'sky' or 'heaven', also interpreted as 'without fear' in some traditions
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindu
Peak rank:#2172 in 2020
5yr change:+374 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
AriaArya◈AnayaDiyaIshaSarai
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Avni
Ari◈Maya◈Kavi◈RaviZaraLeelaArunIsla
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Avni illustration
Name Intelligence
Avni · Overview
Summary

Avni is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2381 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Avni scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 374 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Meaningful character
Avni carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Avni is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
avni.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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