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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
