Avila
Meaning
"from Ávila"
Origin: Spanish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,162
- Total SSA Count
- 88
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Avi, Vila
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Ávila"
Origin: Spanish
"dear, beloved"
Origin: French via English
Sherlyn is more popular, ranked #1977 vs #2162 for Avila.
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Sherlyn is more popular, ranked #1977 compared to Avila at #2162 in the United States.
Avila means "from Ávila" (Spanish origin). Sherlyn means "dear, beloved" (French via English origin).
Avila is primarily a girl name. Sherlyn is primarily a girl name.