Avena
Meaningoats · Latin
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #8,486 in 2023
8 babies were named Avena in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,536 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Avena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Avena, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Avena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAvena first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #8,486.
- New on the sceneAvena wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendAvena has climbed 2,536 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Avena means “oats”.
About the name Avena
Avena is a girl name of English origin meaning “oats”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Avena for girls from 2004 to 2025, in 12 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #8,486 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 2010s | 2.0 | 495,050 girls |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 241,935 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Avena
What does the name Avena mean?
Avena means “oats” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Avena?
Avena has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Avena a boy or girl name?
Avena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Avena?
Avena ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#8,486).