Avaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-VAHN /əˈvɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Avaan is a modern name commonly glossed 'heaven, sky' and used in South Asian and Persian-influenced naming (echoing Avan/Ahvan). Its precise etymology is not firmly documented, so routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Avaan is a modern name often glossed 'heaven, sky' (said 'uh-VAHN'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian

MeaningAvaan is a modern name commonly glossed 'heaven, sky' and used in South Asian and Persian-influenced naming (echoing Avan/Ahvan). Its precise etymology is not firmly documented, so routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#10825 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 68

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

Avaan is a modern name, often glossed 'heaven, sky,' used in South Asian and Persian-influenced naming. Its exact etymology is uncertain, which we note. It reads as a soft, uplifting pick (said 'uh-VAHN').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage-adjacent pick. Rare, soft, and airy.

Did you know? Avaan turns up in name resources with the airy sense of 'heaven' or 'sky,' though its precise roots are not firmly settled — which we note (said 'uh-VAHN').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Avaan — Modern name, glossed 'heaven, sky'; etymology uncertain

Variations

AvanAhvaanAhaan

Nicknames

AvaVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avaan mean?

Avaan is a modern name often glossed 'heaven, sky'; its precise roots are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Avaan?

It's said uh-VAHN /əˈvɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avaan a boy or girl name?

Avaan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Avaan?

Avaan is a rare name in the U.S.