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UK boy's name

Avaan

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "merciful" or "forgiving".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Avaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Avaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Avaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Avaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Avaan ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Avaan.
  • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

18

2026

Meaning

What does Avaan mean?

The name Avaan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been a significant cultural force in the Indian subcontinent for over three millennia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "avana," which means "earth" or "land," signifying a deep connection to the natural world and a reverence for the earth's nurturing qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avaan can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Avaan is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great war of Kurukshetra.

Throughout history, the name Avaan has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Avaan Rai, a prominent 16th-century poet and scholar from the Mughal Empire, who was renowned for his contributions to the development of the Braj Bhasha literary tradition. Another was Avaan Singh, a valiant 18th-century warrior and military commander from the Maratha Empire, who played a crucial role in defending the empire's territories against foreign invaders.

In the realm of spirituality, Avaan Yogi was a revered 19th-century Hindu mystic and yogi, known for his profound teachings on the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment. His followers and disciples helped to spread his teachings throughout India and beyond.

The name Avaan also found its way into the annals of science and innovation. Avaan Gupta was a pioneering 20th-century Indian mathematician and computer scientist, whose groundbreaking work in the field of algorithms and data structures laid the foundation for modern computer science.

While the name Avaan has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, finding resonance among diverse communities across the globe. Its connection to the earth and its connotations of strength and resilience have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical and spiritual significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Avaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Avaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Avaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Avaan
01345202020222024

Decades

Avaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4413 18 5

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FAQ

Avaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Avaan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Avaan was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Avaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Avaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Avaan?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "merciful" or "forgiving".

How many people are called Avaan in the UK?

A total of 18 babies have been registered as Avaan across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.