Desired or bird-like
The name is most famously associated with the medieval walled city in Spain, the birthplace of Saint Teresa. Etymologically, it is often linked to the Germanic root 'avi', meaning 'desired', or the Latin 'avis', meaning 'bird'. It has gained modern appeal as a rare, spiritual alternative to names like Ava or Mila.
Less common today
Avila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,123 in 2024.
16th-century Spanish mystic and writer
A character in the historical novel 'The 13th Disciple' · The 13th Disciple
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
