Meaning: Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)High
In 30 seconds: A -h spelling variant of Ava meaning 'life,' distinguished visually while sharing the same pronunciation. The -ah ending adds a softness common in Hebrew-influenced names.
Avah is a spelling variant of Ava, which may derive from Germanic ava (life) or from Hebrew Chava (life, the root of Eve). The -ah ending echoes Hebrew naming conventions.
Avah appeared in U.S. birth data as a variant of Ava. It ranked #1191 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? Ava (and Avah) has been one of the fastest-rising names in modern naming history — entering the U.S. charts around 2005 and gaining popularity, driven partly by celebrity use (Reese Witherspoon named her daughter Ava) and partly by its simple, radiant sound.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Ava — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
