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Avah

Girl name · 98 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Avah: 98 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 12 births in 2009.

A modern twist on a classic, Avah is generally considered a variant of Ava, a name with multiple possible roots. Its most likely origin is the Germanic element *av* meaning “desired” or “wished for,” though it may also stem from the Latin *avis* for “bird” or be a diminutive of Eve. While Avah itself has few widely known historical bearers, its parent name Ava