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Ayvah

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ayvah: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2020.

Ayvah is a modern, decorative spelling of Ava, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Chava (Eve), meaning "life" or "living one." This soft, melodic variant gained attention in the early 21st century, following the rise of similar names like Ayva and Ava, and is sometimes seen as a twist on the Arabic name Ayah, meaning "miracle" or "sign." While no famous bearers of this exact spelling are widely known, it echoes the popularity of actress Ava Gardner and the biblical Eve. The name carries no direct place connections, but its sound is reminiscent of the Scottish river Awe. Ayvah remains a rare choice—less common than Ava but with the same gentle, life-affirming root, and a fashionable touch of individuality.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20204 babies
Latest (2022)
#7603 babies
Total births
7since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).