The first name Avila

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Meaning

The name Avila has an etymology that is difficult to establish with certainty. Onomastic sources do not always agree on its earliest meaning.

Historical origin

The precise origin of Avila remains uncertain. Like many rare names found in historical records, it may represent a regional form or an older spelling preserved through usage.

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In older records, the spelling of Avila may vary from one document to another. Comparing parents, spouses, and places remains essential for confirming identity.

Pronunciation:avi-laavil.a

Frequency of the first name Avila by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Avila by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name AvilaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Avila in baptisms by year.5037251201760179518301865190019351760–1764 1 baptisms1800–1804 1 baptisms1820–1824 2 baptisms1845–1849 1 baptisms1850–1854 2 baptisms1855–1859 3 baptisms1860–1864 12 baptisms1865–1869 14 baptisms1870–1874 15 baptisms1875–1879 38 baptisms1880–1884 25 baptisms1885–1889 12 baptisms1890–1894 12 baptisms1895–1899 8 baptisms1900–1904 10 baptisms1905–1909 6 baptisms1910–1914 1 baptisms1920–1924 1 baptisms1930–1934 1 baptisms1935–1939 1 baptisms

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