Combination of Ava and Anna
Aveanna is a modern American compound name. It blends the popular name Ava, which may mean 'life' or 'bird', with the classic Anna, meaning 'grace'. This creates a melodic, multi-syllabic choice that feels familiar yet remains rare.
Less common today
Aveanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,950 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).