Avian

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Pronounced AY-vee-un /ˈeɪ.vi.ən/Medium

Meaning: Avian is the English word 'avian' ('of birds; bird-like'), from Latin avis ('bird'), used as a name. It also reads as a short form of Aviana/Avian-style names; in given-name use it leans to boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name for the birds: Avian means 'of birds; bird-like' (said 'AY-vee-un'). Often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningAvian is the English word 'avian' ('of birds; bird-like'), from Latin avis ('bird'), used as a name. It also reads as a short form of Aviana/Avian-style names; in given-name use it leans to boys, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12297 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 328

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

As a name, Avian is the word 'avian' ('bird-like'), from Latin avis. For girls it is rare and reads as an airy word name; it leans to boys, which we note (said 'AY-vee-un').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., with boys' use too. Rare, airy, and word-name style.

Did you know? Avian is the English word 'avian' ('of birds'), from Latin avis. As a given name it has a light, winged feel; it leans to boys, which we note (said 'AY-vee-un').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Avian — Latin avis 'bird'; word name; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

AvionAvyanAvian

Nicknames

AvaAviVan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avian mean?

Avian means 'of birds; bird-like,' from Latin avis ('bird').

How do you pronounce Avian?

It's said AY-vee-un /ˈeɪ.vi.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avian a boy or girl name?

Avian is used for both, but leans to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Avian?

Avian is rare for girls in the U.S., with boys' use too.