Aivah
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aivah: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2018.
Aivah is a contemporary spelling variant of Ava, which itself derives from the Latin *avis* meaning "bird" or from the German *ava* meaning "desired". It also shares roots with the Hebrew Chava (Eve), meaning "life". Though no famous bearers go by this exact spelling, the form Ava has been borne by Hollywood icon Ava Gardner and actress Ava DuVernay. No significant places share the name's etymology directly. This softer, vowel-heavy spelling emerged in the 21st century as part of a broader trend towards unique name forms, particularly in Scotland and the United States, giving a familiar sound a fresh, airy feel.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20185 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #5835 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y