Will my child share the name Avaya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Avaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Avaya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Avaya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Avaya is declining: down 184 places since 2020, to #1,197 in 2025. It peaked at #782 in 2016.

Is Avaya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Avaya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Avaya a popular baby name in the United States?

Avaya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Avaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1197 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Avaya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Avaya

Avaya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 95 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #782 in 2016 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Avaya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Avaya in their class.

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