Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Avni
GirlSanskrit· “earth”
- Meaning
- earth
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- AHV-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,123
- US babies 2025
- 88
- Best rank
- #2,123 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Avni
Avni is a Sanskrit name that means “earth”.
Avni comes from Sanskrit avani, one of the classical words for the earth, and it is used across India as a girls' name. The meaning ties it to other earth names in Hindu tradition such as Bhumi, Prithvi and Dharani. In English it is said AHV-nee, with the V clearly sounded; the spelling Avani keeps the middle vowel of the original word. It is short, gentle and easy to pronounce outside India, which has helped it travel with families in the diaspora. Avni also sits neatly beside Western names like Ava and Avery without being confused with them.
Popularity over time
Avni first appears in US Social Security records in 1977. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #2,123, and its highest count, 88 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #6,834 in 1980, #5,166 in 2000, #3,317 in 2010, and #2,123 in 2025. Of the 1,589 US girls named Avni since records began, 43% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 434 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Razan, Divinity, Taleen, Bea, and Anari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Avni ranked highest in Massachusetts, Washington, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #638 | 8 |
| Washington | #939 | 6 |
| New Jersey | #955 | 7 |
| California | #1245 | 20 |
| Georgia | #1389 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Avni is usually pronounced AHV-nee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Avni
A few middle names that flow with Avni: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Avni
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avni mean?
Avni is a Sanskrit name that means “earth”.
What is the origin of the name Avni?
Avni has Sanskrit roots. Avni comes from Sanskrit avani, one of the classical words for the earth, and it is used across India as a girls' name.
Is Avni a popular name?
Not especially. Avni ranked #2,123 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Avni a boy or girl name?
Avni is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Avni?
Avni is usually pronounced AHV-nee. 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