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Avani is a feminine name used in Marathi and Gujarati. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Sanskrit अवनी (avanī) meaning ‘earth’." It ranked #806 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Sanskrit अवनी (avanī) meaning ‘earth’. The entry lists its usage as Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Avani ranked #806 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #806 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avani mean?
Avani means "earth", according to Behind the Name.
Is Avani a popular name?
Avani ranked #806 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Avani a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Avani appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Avani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
