Aviya: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִיָּה
Pronounced ah-vee-YAH
Meaning of Aviya
Aviya expresses closeness to God, meaning "my father is God." In the Bible it is the name of Aviya daughter of Zechariah, the mother of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old; and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah.
יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ מָלַךְ בֶּן־עֶשְׂרִים וְחָמֵשׁ שָׁנָה וְעֶשְׂרִים וָתֵשַׁע שָׁנָה מָלַךְ בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וְשֵׁם אִמּוֹ אֲבִיָּה בַּת־זְכַרְיָהוּ׃
Aviya in Hebrew
Aviya is written אביה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 18 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my father
- Pronunciationah-vee-YAH
- Hebrewאביה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Aviya ranked #87 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2019.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87 | 201 |
| 2023 | 88 | 199 |
| 2022 | 83 | 213 |
| 2021 | 86 | 214 |
| 2020 | 100 | 164 |
| 2019 | 75 | 232 |
| 2018 | 80 | 229 |
| 2017 | 80 | 229 |
| 2016 | 77 | 243 |
| 2015 | 81 | 229 |
| 2014 | 87 | 200 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Aviya
What does the name Aviya mean?
Aviya expresses closeness to God, meaning "my father is God." In the Bible it is the name of Aviya daughter of Zechariah, the mother of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
How do you pronounce Aviya?
Aviya is pronounced ah-vee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aviya in Hebrew?
Aviya is written אביה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיָּה).
Is Aviya a biblical name?
Yes. Aviya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in II Chronicles 29:1.
How popular is the name Aviya in Israel?
In 2024, Aviya ranked #87 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aviya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביה adds up to 18 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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