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Avila

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Pronounced av-EEL-a /æv.ˈil.æ/Medium

Meaning: Holy, saintlyMedium

In 30 seconds: Avila is given as a Germanic girl's name meaning 'holy, saintly'. It links to the Ava family while keeping a fuller, more lyrical shape.
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Origin MediumGermanic [1]
MeaningHoly, saintly
U.S. rank (2024)#2146 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419252024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Avila is listed with Germanic roots and the meaning holy or saintly. It connects to the older form Aveza and to Ava, sharing a line that also reaches the Evelina names. The result is a name that feels both ancient and softly melodic.

The three-syllable flow sets Avila apart from the trimmer Ava, giving it a little more romance. Its sacred sense is echoed across the wider family, from Evelína to the Dutch Evelien.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Avila is 'holy, saintly', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Avila — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AvaAvezaEvelinaEvelínaEvelien

Nicknames

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If you like Avila…

Ava— the short, popular relative drawn from Avila's own variant list
Evelina— a same-family name sharing the holy sense and soft sound
Camila— matches the three-syllable -ila ending and gentle rhythm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Avila mean?

Avila is usually explained as meaning 'holy, saintly' and is most often linked with Germanic [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Avila?

It's commonly said av-EEL-a /æv.ˈil.æ/.

Is Avila a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Avila is used as a girl name.

How popular is Avila?

In 2024, Avila ranked #2146 in the U.S. for girls, with 88 births recorded.