US Popularity Rank: 4028

Origin: Latin

Meaning: My father is Yahweh; Grandmother; Bird

Avia is a gender-neutral baby name of mixed origins. A contemporary spin on the Hebrew name Abijah, Avia means “my father is Yahweh.” Besides this spiritual association, Avia also derives from the Latin name Avis, signifying “bird.” Usually written alongside the Latin word rara—meaning rare—these carefree creatures are one of nature’s most beautiful spectacles. Another meaning of heartwarming note is “grandmother,” again stemming from Latin, which would be a beautiful ode to this familial figure. Whether baby soars into their religion or flies high into the sky, the name Avia can be their shining compass.