Will my child share the name Avir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Avir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Avir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Avir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Avir is rising: up 2,050 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,595 in 2024.

Is Avir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Avir 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 Avir a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Avir is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Avir in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Avir

Avir has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1595. The name has climbed 2253 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2016.

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