Name
Avani
Meaning
Avani is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “earth”.
Avani is a Sanskrit word for the earth, used as a girls' name across India. Its bright three-syllable rhythm fits comfortably alongside Western favorites like Avery and Imani, which has helped it gain ground among Indian families abroad.
Popular in India; entered the US top 1000 in the late 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
Girls
Ranked #805 in 2025 · peak #805 in 2025
Data: US Social Security Administration, top-1000 ranks.
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Avani is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “earth”. Avani is a Sanskrit word for the earth, used as a girls' name across India.
Avani is traditionally a feminine (girl) name. Popular in India; entered the US top 1000 in the late 2010s.
The name Avani comes from Sanskrit. Avani is a Sanskrit word for the earth, used as a girls' name across India. Its bright three-syllable rhythm fits comfortably alongside Western favorites like Avery and Imani, which has helped it gain ground among Indian families abroad.
Avani is pronounced ah-VAH-nee.
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