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Avena

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Pronounced uh-VEE-nuh /əˈviː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Avena is the Latin word for 'oats' (the plant genus Avena), used as a gentle botanical name; it also reads as a modern elaboration of Ava. It carries a soft, natural sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle botanical name: Avena is Latin for 'oats' (said 'uh-VEE-nuh'). Soft, natural, and pretty.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningAvena is the Latin word for 'oats' (the plant genus Avena), used as a gentle botanical name; it also reads as a modern elaboration of Ava. It carries a soft, natural sense.
U.S. rank (2024)#12295 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042024

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

As a girl's name, Avena is a Latin botanical word ('oats'), or a modern elaboration of Ava. It reads gentle and nature-linked (said 'uh-VEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, botanical, and soft.

Did you know? Avena is the Latin word for 'oats', the golden grain — a soft botanical name that also reads as a spin on Ava (said 'uh-VEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Avena — Latin 'oats' botanical; also Ava-blend

Variations

AveenaAvennaAvina

Nicknames

AvaVenaEna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avena mean?

Avena is the Latin word for 'oats,' a botanical name; it can also read as an Ava-blend.

How do you pronounce Avena?

It's said uh-VEE-nuh /əˈviː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avena a boy or girl name?

Avena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Avena?

Avena is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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