UK girl's name
Aveyah
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "longing" or "desire.".
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.
Aveyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aveyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 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.
Aveyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Aveyah. 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
- • Aveyah ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Aveyah.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aveyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Aveyah mean?
The name Aveyah is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a variation of the name Aviya, which means "my Father is Yahweh" or "the Lord is my Father." The name Aveyah likely emerged during the biblical times, when Hebrew names were commonly used among the Israelites.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aveyah can be found in the Book of Chronicles, an ancient Jewish text that dates back to around the 5th century BCE. In this text, Aveyah is listed as a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Israelites during the biblical era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aveyah. One of the earliest recorded figures was Aveyah ben Shlomo, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Another notable Aveyah was Aveyah ben Yosef, a 13th-century Jewish philosopher and theologian from Spain. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his work "Sefer Ha-Shalshelet," which discussed the principles of Jewish faith and the importance of adhering to the commandments.
In the 16th century, Aveyah ben Eliyahu was a prominent Kabbalist and mystic from Safed, a city in modern-day Israel. He was known for his teachings on the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, and was highly respected among his contemporaries.
Moving forward in time, Aveyah Cohen was a 19th-century rabbi and scholar from Lithuania. He was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and his contributions to the study of the Talmud. His works were widely studied and respected within the Jewish community.
Another notable individual named Aveyah was Aveyah Shochat, a 20th-century Israeli writer and poet. Born in 1906, she was a pioneering figure in the world of Hebrew literature and was known for her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Aveyah. While the name may have its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been carried on through various generations and has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including religion, philosophy, and literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aveyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Aveyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Aveyah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aveyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aveyah 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 | #4982 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5775 | 6 | 2 |
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Names similar to Aveyah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aveyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aveyah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aveyah was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Aveyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Aveyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aveyah?
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "longing" or "desire.".
How many people are called Aveyah in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Aveyah 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.