Beautiful blossom or desire
Avana is a modern name with multiple possible roots. In Sanskrit, it relates to protection or desire, while in a modern English context, it is often viewed as a melodic elaboration of Ava or a variation of the Polynesian word for 'beautiful blossom'.
Less common today
Avana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,776 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
