UK girl's name
Avira
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "earth" or "land".
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.
Avira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 11 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2017 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.
The latest count is about 82% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Avira. 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
- • Avira ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 11 girls were registered as Avira.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2022
11 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Avira mean?
The name Avira has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "avir," which means "manifest" or "reveal." The name is believed to have been in use among the Vedic people of the Indian subcontinent during the earlier stages of Hinduism.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Avira can be found in the Rig Veda, a sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns composed between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE. The name appears in several hymns, often associated with deities or revered individuals.
In the 5th century BCE, the Indian philosopher and scholar Aviranarayana wrote extensively on the principles of Dharma, or righteous living. His works are considered seminal texts in Hindu philosophy, and his name, which includes the element "avira," is a testament to the name's enduring presence in the region.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the name Avira gained further prominence. One notable figure from this period was Aviramitra, a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed for their literary merit.
In the 12th century, a Rajput warrior named Avirasingh rose to prominence in the service of the Delhi Sultanate. His bravery and military prowess earned him a place in the historical chronicles of the time, ensuring that the name Avira was etched into the annals of Indian history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Avira was Avirananda, a revered Hindu sage and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century. His teachings on meditation and self-realization had a profound impact on the spiritual landscape of India, and his name became synonymous with wisdom and enlightenment.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Avira throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, the name has transcended its linguistic roots and has been embraced by cultures across the Indian subcontinent, ensuring its enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Avira over time
The chart below shows babies named Avira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 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 Avira, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avira 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 | #3368 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4875 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Avira
- 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
Avira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avira in the UK right now?
In 2024, Avira was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Avira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 11 babies registered as Avira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avira?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "earth" or "land".
How many people are called Avira in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Avira across the 7 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.