Aavir

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-veer /ˈɑ.vir/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, variously 'brave; courageous; a hero' (linked to vira) and 'the air; the sky'; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; courageous; the air/sky: Aavir is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-veer').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit, variously 'brave; courageous; a hero' (linked to vira) and 'the air; the sky'; also a modern coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5861 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aavir comes from Sanskrit, variously 'brave; courageous; a hero' (linked to vira) and 'the air; the sky'; it is also a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-veer').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, brave-and-the-sky at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aavir is variously 'brave; courageous; a hero' (linked to Sanskrit vira) and 'the air; the sky' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-veer').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Aavir — routes layered

Variations

AaveerAvirAaviir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aavir mean?

Aavir is Sanskrit, variously 'brave; courageous; a hero' and 'the air; the sky'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aavir?

It's said AH-veer /ˈɑ.vir/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aavir a boy or girl name?

Aavir is a boy's name.

How popular is Aavir?

Aavir is a rare name in the U.S.