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soh-FEE-uh
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Aveline
GirlFrench, Germanic· “from Germanic Avila, meaning uncertain”
- Meaning
- from Germanic Avila, meaning uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AV-uh-leen
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,585
- US babies 2025
- 67
- Best rank
- #1,327 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Aveline
Aveline is often said to mean “from Germanic Avila, meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
Aveline goes back to the medieval name Aveline or Evelina, a Norman French diminutive of the Germanic name Avila or Avelina. What the Germanic root avi meant is not settled; guesses include "desired" and a connection to a word for water or grace, so treat any single meaning with caution. The Normans carried the name to England, where it produced the surname and first name Evelyn. In modern English it is usually said AV-uh-leen, though AH-vuh-leen and AV-uh-line are also heard. It has the lace-and-linen feel of Adeline and Madeline, with Ava built right in, which gives parents an easy short form. Eveline and Evelina are close relatives.
Popularity over time
Aveline first appears in US Social Security records in 1923. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,327 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 179 babies. In 2025, 67 babies were named Aveline, and it ranked #2,585 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,414 in 2010 and #2,585 in 2025. Of the 1,266 US girls named Aveline since records began, 62% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 349 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emalyn, Ayesha, Skylah, Linnea, and Brinlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aveline ranked highest in Indiana, California, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #1065 | 5 |
| California | #1849 | 11 |
| New York | #2132 | 5 |
| Texas | #2238 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aveline is usually pronounced AV-uh-leen, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Aveline
A few middle names that flow with Aveline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aveline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aveline mean?
Aveline is often said to mean “from Germanic Avila, meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Aveline?
Aveline has French and Germanic roots. Aveline goes back to the medieval name Aveline or Evelina, a Norman French diminutive of the Germanic name Avila or Avelina.
Is Aveline a popular name?
Not especially. Aveline ranked #2,585 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aveline a boy or girl name?
Aveline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aveline?
Aveline is usually pronounced AV-uh-leen. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings