Avis
- Pronunciation
- [A-vis]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Refuge In Battle
- Origin
- English
Avis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 17,218 baby girls have been named Avis. The name peaked in 1920 with 438 US births that year (rank #312). In 2024, ranked #8992 nationally — 8,680 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Avis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Avis births are: Texas (899), Minnesota (770), North Carolina (667).
Other English-Origin Names Like Avis
If you like Avis's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Avis's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Avis
Variant Forms
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Compare Avis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Avis against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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