Avana
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Avana: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.
Rooted primarily in the Scottish Gaelic language, Avana is a variant of the name Avena, meaning "wave" – a poetic nod to the rolling sea and perhaps to a life of fluid grace. Its most famous bearer is the Scottish soprano Avana Harris, known for her work with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, though the name remains exceptionally rare on birth registers. The etymological connection to water links it indirectly to the River Avon, a name found across Britain that also derives from a Celtic word for river. A delightfully unusual choice, Avana shares its melodic sound with the more common Scottish name Avon, yet stands beautifully on its own.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20233 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y