Avan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Avan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 57 babies have been named Avan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,295 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,295
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Avan is also used as a boy name, ranked #3859.
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About the Name Avan
Avan is a girl name .
Is Avan a boy or girl name? Avan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,295 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,859. Avan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Avan is currently ranked #12,295 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Avan include Ava, Avani, Avayah, Avalynn, Avah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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