NAME PROFILE

Avett

Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'recognition,' 'knowledge,' or 'acquaintance,' specifically referring to the sacred Mount Arafat. This name characterizes an individual with profound spiritual wisdom, a seeker of truth, and a person who values deep connections and mutual understanding.

Key Stats

Total births824
GenderMale (23% / 77%)
Peak year2016
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2012
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NC — 55%GA — 14%TN — 14%OH — 9%MO — 9%

Notable People

Yasser Arafat (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Political Leader) · Arafat Sunny (Professional Bangladeshi International Cricketer) · Arafat Mazhar (Director of the animated film 'The Swallow') · DJ Arafat (Influential Ivorian Musician and 'King' of Coupé-Décalé) · Arafat Rahman Koko (Prominent Businessman and Sports Organizer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ArrieRaffiFati

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