UK girl's name
Aviana
Of Latin origin, meaning "bird-like" or "airy.".
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.
Aviana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aviana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 43 births.
This profile covers 234 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 249 living people in the UK are called Aviana. 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
- • Aviana ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 43 girls were registered as Aviana.
- • Aviana ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #440 in 2016.
- • About 249 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aviana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2016
43 births
Estimated living
249
2026
Meaning
What does Aviana mean?
The name Aviana is believed to have its origins in Latin, derived from the word "avis," meaning "bird." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone with a bird-like quality or connection to birds in some way.
Aviana's roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where the Latin language was widely spoken. During this time, names were often given to children based on their physical characteristics, personality traits, or other symbolic meanings.
While there are no definitive historical records of Aviana appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's structure and linguistic roots suggest it was likely in use during the Roman era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aviana can be found in the 12th century, when it was used by a French noblewoman named Aviana de Montfort. She was born in 1145 and played a significant role in the conflicts between the French monarchy and the House of Plantagenet during the late 12th century.
Another notable figure with the name Aviana was Aviana Visconti, an Italian noblewoman born in 1362. She was a member of the powerful Visconti family, which ruled over the Duchy of Milan during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Aviana Malaspina was an Italian poet and writer who lived from 1520 to 1589. She was known for her sonnets and poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
During the 17th century, Aviana Mandriola was a prominent Italian artist born in 1629. She was renowned for her still-life paintings and was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition during that era.
In more recent times, Aviana Fairbanks was an American actress and dancer born in 1884. She appeared in several Broadway productions and silent films during the early 20th century.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Aviana throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aviana over time
The chart below shows babies named Aviana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Aviana, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 43 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aviana 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 | #2019 | 72 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2267 | 162 | 9 |
Geography
Where Aviana is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aviana. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aviana ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #440 in 2016.
Across the UK
Aviana in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#749 in 2023
4 years of NRS records, 13 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#440 in 2016
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aviana
- 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
Aviana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aviana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aviana was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Aviana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 43 babies registered as Aviana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aviana?
Of Latin origin, meaning "bird-like" or "airy.".
How many people are called Aviana in the UK?
A total of 234 babies have been registered as Aviana across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 13 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Aviana most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aviana ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #440 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.