UK girl's name
Avni
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate".
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.
Avni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 43 births.
This profile covers 567 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 567 living people in the UK are called Avni. 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
- • Avni ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 43 girls were registered as Avni.
- • Avni ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
- • About 567 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1353
2024
Births in 2024
24
Latest year
Peak year
2011
43 births
Estimated living
567
2026
Meaning
What does Avni mean?
The name Avni has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "avani," which translates to "earth" or "land."
According to Hindu mythology, Avani is also the name of a goddess who personifies the earth and represents fertility and abundance. This connection to the earth and natural elements may have contributed to the popularity of the name among ancient Hindu communities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Avni can be found in the Rigveda, a collection of ancient Vedic Sanskrit hymns composed around 1700-1100 BCE. In this sacred text, the name appears in reference to various deities and natural phenomena.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Avni. One of the earliest known figures was Avni Kashmiri (1456-1530), a renowned Kashmiri poet and scholar who wrote extensively in the Persian language during the reign of the Mughal Empire.
Another notable Avni was Avni Dilligil (1921-2005), a Turkish writer and journalist who played a significant role in promoting women's rights and gender equality in her country. Her literary works often explored themes of social justice and feminism.
In the field of arts and culture, Avni Arbaş (1919-2003) was a celebrated Turkish painter and sculptor. Her works, characterized by a unique blend of traditional and modern styles, have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world.
In more recent times, Avni Amin (born 1965) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer. She has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to Hindustani classical music, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Avni Doshi (born 1982) is a contemporary Indian-American author who gained international recognition for her critically acclaimed novel "Burnt Sugar," which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020.
While these are just a few examples, the name Avni has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Avni over time
The chart below shows babies named Avni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Avni, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 43 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avni 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 | #1251 | 133 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1135 | 311 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2380 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2738 | 23 | 4 |
Geography
Where Avni is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Avni. 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.
Avni ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
Across the UK
Avni in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2019
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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- 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
Avni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avni in the UK right now?
In 2024, Avni was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.
When was Avni most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 43 babies registered as Avni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avni?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "prosperous" or "fortunate".
How many people are called Avni in the UK?
A total of 567 babies have been registered as Avni across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Avni most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Avni ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2019. 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.