The baby name Avira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah).
The baby name Avira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah).
Avira is Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.
Avira blends several traditions. In Hebrew it aligns with Abira, the feminine form of abir, “mighty, valiant,” and also echoes avir/avirah, “air; atmosphere,” giving modern readings like “strength” and “spirit.” In South Asian usage it parallels Sanskrit/Hindi vīra, “hero; brave,” and sometimes rides the sound of Aviral, “unceasing,” though that is a distinct name. Across these strands, Avira is commonly taken to mean “strong,” “brave,” or “airy/spirit-like.”
As a given name, Avira is rare in historical records and has risen mainly in the late 20th and 21st centuries, seen in Israel, India, and global communities seeking a fresh, Ava-adjacent choice. Variants and related forms include Abira, Avirah, Aveera, and Aavira; Vira and Avi appear as nicknames. Its cross-linguistic resonance and succinct sound make it a contemporary, cosmopolitan pick with layered meanings.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #266 | 20 | 2,795 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #880 | 37 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Avira is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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