Aviyah vs Yafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aviyah

Girl #4,673 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father, my father is God"

Origin: Hebrew avi (my father) + yah (God)

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,673
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Vivi, Yah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yafa

Girl #4,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,710
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yafi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aviyah Rank #4,673
Yafa Rank #4,710

Aviyah is more popular, ranked #4673 vs #4710 for Yafa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aviyah ___

  • Aviyah Leah
  • Aviyah Rachel
  • Aviyah Miriam
  • Aviyah Chana
  • Aviyah Ruth
  • Aviyah Naomi

Yafa ___

  • Yafa Miriam
  • Yafa Shira
  • Yafa Tamar
  • Yafa Noa
  • Yafa Ayelet
  • Yafa Liora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aviyah

Eliana Shira Adina Amit Eitan

If you choose Yafa

Eitan Talia Ilan Nomi Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviyah or Yafa more popular?

Aviyah is more popular, ranked #4673 compared to Yafa at #4710 in the United States.

What do Aviyah and Yafa mean?

Aviyah means "God is my father, my father is God" (Hebrew avi (my father) + yah (God) origin). Yafa means "graceful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aviyah and Yafa boy or girl names?

Aviyah is primarily a girl name. Yafa is primarily a girl name.

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