My father or bird
Avia is a name with dual roots. In Hebrew, it is a variant of Abijah (Aviya), meaning 'God is my father.' It is also considered a modern elaboration of the Latin 'avis,' meaning 'bird.'
Less common today
Avia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,830 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author and columnist
YouTube personality and singer
