Beautiful bird; desired breath of life
Avalyn is a modern American blend, likely combining the name Ava with the popular suffix -lyn. It draws from the Latin 'avis' meaning bird and the Hebrew 'chawah' meaning life, resulting in a name that feels both airy and grounded.
About 136 girls were named Avalyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Avalyn — far less common.
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