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.
About 162 girls were named Avaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
