Avis

Pronunciation: [ AYV-ihs ]

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Girl Name #9,712 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Avis is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AYV-ihs.

Parents who love the name Avis often also consider Zelphia, Parizoda, Levee .

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Historical Record

Avis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 5,015 babies have been named Avis in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Avis is past its peak , currently ranked #9,712 for girl names in the US .

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Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,712
Total SSA Count
11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avis

Is Avis a boy or girl name?
Avis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9712. As a boy name, it is ranked #28444. Avis is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Avis?
Avis is pronounced AYV-ihs.
How popular is the name Avis?
Avis is currently ranked #9712 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Avis a common or rare name?
Avis is an uncommon name, ranked #9712 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Avis?
Avis pairs well with Zelphia, Parizoda, Levee, Cyrus in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Avis?
Related spellings include Avianna, Aviana, Aviva, Avila.

About the Name Avis

Avis is a girl name .

Is Avis a boy or girl name? Avis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,712 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,444. Avis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Avis is currently ranked #9,712 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Avis include Avianna, Aviana, Aviva, Avila, Avigail . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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