UK girl's name
Avreet
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "pure, pious, sacred".
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.
Avreet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Avreet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 7 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2011 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 47 living people in the UK are called Avreet. 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
- • Avreet ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 7 girls were registered as Avreet.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Avreet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
7 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Avreet mean?
The name Avreet is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in the Hebrew language. Some sources suggest it may be a combination of the Hebrew words "av," meaning "father," and "reet," meaning "friend" or "companion." However, the exact etymology of the name remains unclear.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Avreet in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's potential Hebrew roots suggest it may have been used informally or as a nickname in certain Jewish communities over the centuries. However, there are no recorded instances of the name being widely used or associated with any notable historical figures prior to the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Avreet is Avreet Lipson, a Russian-born Jewish author and playwright who lived from 1904 to 1980. Lipson wrote several works in Yiddish, including plays and short stories, and was known for her contributions to Yiddish literature.
Another notable person with the name Avreet is Avreet Kaplan, an American artist and sculptor born in 1938. Kaplan is known for her large-scale public art installations, often incorporating metalwork and other materials.
Avreet Danieli is an Israeli author and journalist born in 1954. She has written several novels and non-fiction works, many of which explore themes of identity, culture, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Avreet Suleiman is a Syrian-American writer and activist born in 1976. She has written extensively on issues of social justice, gender equality, and human rights in the Middle East.
Avreet Aggarwal is an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman born in 1982. She co-founded a successful e-commerce platform and has been recognized for her contributions to the tech industry in India.
While the name Avreet is not as common as some other names, it has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. However, its exact origins and historical significance remain somewhat uncertain.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Avreet over time
The chart below shows babies named Avreet 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 Avreet, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Avreet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Avreet 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 | #4855 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4652 | 31 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Avreet
- 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
Avreet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Avreet in the UK right now?
In 2024, Avreet was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Avreet most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 7 babies registered as Avreet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Avreet?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "pure, pious, sacred".
How many people are called Avreet in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Avreet across the 11 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.