UK girl's name
Aviya
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "Air" or "Fragrance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aviya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aviya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Aviya. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aviya ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 girls were registered as Aviya.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aviya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Aviya mean?
The name Aviya is a Hebrew name with roots in the Old Testament. It is a modern variation of the name Aviyah, which means "God is my father" or "worshipper of God". The name can be traced back to ancient Israel, where it was used as a name for both men and women.
In the Bible, the name Aviyah appears in the book of 1 Chronicles. It was the name of one of the sons of Gideon, a judge and military leader in ancient Israel. The name Aviyah is also mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as the name of a priest who lived during the time of the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aviya is from the 5th century BCE. An inscription on a clay seal found in Jerusalem bears the name Aviya, which is believed to have belonged to a woman. This suggests that the name was in use among the Israelites during the Persian period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aviya or its variations. One of the most famous was Aviya Sidi (1483-1573), a Jewish mystic and kabbalist who lived in Morocco. He was revered for his spiritual teachings and writings, and his tomb in Fez is a popular pilgrimage site.
Another notable figure was Aviya Nachmani (1925-2012), an Israeli artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and public installations. She was awarded the prestigious Israel Prize in 1991 for her contributions to the arts.
In the realm of literature, Aviya Kushner (born 1975) is a contemporary American author and poet. Her works explore themes of Jewish identity, history, and culture.
Aviya Singah (1939-2015) was an Indian classical singer and musician, renowned for her mastery of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music. She received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Indian music.
While the name Aviya is primarily associated with Hebrew and Jewish culture, it has also been adopted in other contexts. For example, Aviya Shukla is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aviya over time
The chart below shows babies named Aviya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aviya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aviya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aviya 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 | #5290 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4215 | 26 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Aviya
- 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
Aviya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aviya in the UK right now?
In 2023, Aviya was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Aviya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Aviya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aviya?
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "Air" or "Fragrance".
How many people are called Aviya in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Aviya across the 8 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.