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Avellana

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Pronounced ah-vel-YAH-nah /ˌɑː.vɛlˈjɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish and Latin avellana, 'hazelnut' — a botanical name of warmth and abundance. Earthy and distinctive.Low

In 30 seconds: A botanical name: Avellana means 'hazelnut' in Spanish (said 'ah-vel-YAH-nah'). Earthy and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom the Spanish and Latin avellana, 'hazelnut' — a botanical name of warmth and abundance. Earthy and distinctive.
U.S. rank (2022)#9766 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220162022

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

Avellana draws on the Spanish/Latin avellana, 'hazelnut,' a nature name of warmth and abundance. Distinctive and rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-vel-YAH-nah').

It appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, earthy, and warm.

Did you know? Avellana is Spanish and Latin for 'hazelnut' — an earthy, warm botanical name that reads distinctive and lush (said 'ah-vel-YAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Avellana — Spanish/Latin avellana 'hazelnut'

Variations

AvelinaAvellinaAvelana

Nicknames

AvaLana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avellana mean?

Avellana is Spanish and Latin for 'hazelnut' — a botanical name of warmth and abundance.

How do you pronounce Avellana?

It's said ah-vel-YAH-nah /ˌɑː.vɛlˈjɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Avellana a boy or girl name?

Avellana is a girl's name.

How popular is Avellana?

Avellana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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