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Avinash

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-vee-NAHSH /ɑ.viˈnɑʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit avinasha, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal; one who cannot be destroyed'Medium

In 30 seconds: Indestructible; eternal: Avinash is Sanskrit for 'indestructible; imperishable'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-vee-NAHSH').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit avinasha, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal; one who cannot be destroyed'
U.S. rank (2025)#6175 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,053

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319762025

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

Avinash comes from Sanskrit avinasha, 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal; one who cannot be destroyed' (a-, 'not', plus vinasha, 'destruction'). A lyrical, classic, much-loved Indian boys' name (said 'ah-vee-NAHSH'; nickname Avi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, indestructible-and-eternal at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Avinash means 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal; one who cannot be destroyed' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, classic Indian name (said 'ah-vee-NAHSH').
Overall data confidence 68%
Sanskrit references — avinasha — etymology

Variations

AvinaashAvineesh

Nicknames

Avi

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If you like Avinash…

Avi— the short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avinash mean?

Avinash is Sanskrit for 'indestructible, imperishable, eternal'.

How do you pronounce Avinash?

It's said ah-vee-NAHSH /ɑ.viˈnɑʃ/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Avinash a boy or girl name?

Avinash is a boy's name.

How popular is Avinash?

Avinash is a rare name in the U.S.

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