Fun Facts About the Name Avera
- 62 babies named Avera: U.S. records list 62 babies given the name Avera from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Avera Mean?
Avera is a rare given name whose meaning is uncertain, and no language of origin can be assigned to it with confidence. It resembles Vera, which can mean "true" in Latin or "faith" in Russian, and Avery, an English surname used as a given name, but a similar appearance does not show that Avera developed from either one. The name also occurs as a surname and in place names; those uses do not provide a reliable etymology for the given name.
Avera Name History & Origins
Avera is used as a given name in English, but its development is not documented in a way that allows a clear history. It is also a surname and the name of a community in Georgia, yet those are separate uses and do not explain how the first name arose. No early forms or known parent name can be cited, so the name's history beyond its current use remains uncertain.
How Popular is the Name Avera?
Avera has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2020. Its best rank was #10,356 in 2020.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,242 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #13,645 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2023 | #15,496 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2022 | #12,402 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2021 | #15,575 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2020 | #10,356 | 9 | 0.0006% |
| 2019 | #12,623 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2017 | #12,893 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2014 | #14,827 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #17,676 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Avera Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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You are always looking for an opportunity to achieve financial and emotional security. You are basically peacemaker. You understand the law of harmony and desire to balance your life with those around you. You may feel incomplete without someone to share your love, ideals, wealth or work. You can be very sensitive and could appear a bit shy and perceptive. You have developed intuition, patience and the ability to nurture others. You can achieve the state of happiness if you are willing to accept your needs in a complimentary relationship and go to create them.
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