Total births
891
Unisex name · since 2000
Avari
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 891 babies named Avari, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5252
- among girls today
- 891
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Avari is the #5252 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 891 recorded since 2000.
Avari has 891 recorded births among girls since 2000, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5252 as of the latest data, more common than 70% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #5252 among girls today
- 891 born since 2000
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Avari is currently the #5252 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 891 born since 2000, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5252
- among girls today
- 891
- born since 2000
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Avari vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5252
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Avari was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
76 babies were named Avari in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Avari compares
891 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Avari's all-time total is 133% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Avari | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 891 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 48 | 19,840 |
Avari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Avari's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Avari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,252
Active since
2000
Avari popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Avari popularity over time - boys
201 total births recorded since 2003 (Avari as boys' name)
Avari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Avari's strongest decade.
394 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Avari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
394 births
- 2010s
2010s
351 births
- 2020s 146
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 394 births (44% of all-time use).
How Avari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Avari's total volume
Avari vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Avari by state
Where Avari concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 37 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Avari's total US births 4.2%
Even split
37 of 891 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Avari? ▼
Avari has been given to 891 babies in the U.S. since 2000, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5252 as of the latest data. 76 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Avari most popular? ▼
Avari was most popular in the 2000s decade with 394 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Avari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Avari are Texas (37 births), California (11 births), Indiana (10 births).
Is Avari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Avari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 891 births, and as a boy's name it has 201 births.
How long has the name Avari been used? ▼
Avari has been recorded in Social Security data since 2000, spanning 26 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Avari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ava, Avah, Avalynn, Avani, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Avari's data
- Avari's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (394 total births) through the 2020s (146) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Avaris (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Avari
Nearby Names Like Avari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Avari
Ava Girl
#9 344,097 births
Avah Girl
#1198 7,046 births
Avalynn Girl
#1179 4,416 births
Avani Girl
#998 4,246 births
Avalon Girl
#1610 4,213 births
Compare Avari side by side: Avari vs Ava Avari vs Avah Avari vs Avalynn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Avari: #5252 Unisex Name - 891 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/avari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Avari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.