Likely a modern creation, possibly meaning to arrive or first
Avaya is a contemporary name with disputed origins. It is often cited as a variant of the Sanskrit word 'Avaya' meaning 'arrival' or 'to go', or potentially a modern elaboration of the Hebrew name Ava. In some contexts, it is associated with the concept of being the first or beginning.
Less common today
Avaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,366 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).