Avila means desired or bird — from the Germanic/Spanish. Ávila IS one of Spain's most magnificent walled cities — the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe. Saint Teresa of Ávila IS one of the most important mystics. Three syllables of Spain's-most-magnificent-walls, best-preserved-in-Europe, and the most important mystic.
Ávila IS Spain's most magnificent walled city.Best-preserved medieval walls in EUROPE.Saint Teresa IS one of the most important mystics.Three syllables with a flowing, Spanish sound: AH-vih-lah.The most mystically AND architecturally dual.
Ávila IS Spain's most magnificent walled city — best preserved. Saint Teresa IS the most important mystic.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; Ávila, Spain; Saint Teresa (1515–1582).
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Today
Avila remains a beloved choice, ranking #3143 in the US. 732 babies have been named Avila since 1925.
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How popular is Avila?
2024peak year
Avila is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #3143), with about 55 babies named Avila each year. In 2024, 88 babies received the name (ranked #2146). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 732.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Avila's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — mystic seeking. People named Avila tend to be flowing, magnificent, and gifted at being Spain's most walled AND most important mystic.
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