Avi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Avi is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Avi?
Avi is spelled A-V-I. The name has 3 letters.
Avi at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Avi means “my father” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Avi is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it functions as a diminutive or short form of various Hebrew names starting with “Av-”, related to…
- Pronunciation
- AH-vee · 2 syllables
Avi Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,838
Recorded Births16
Rank#832
Recorded Births297
- Girls usage fell 1,945 places to #6,838 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #832 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Avi Mean?
Avi means “my father” in Hebrew.
Origin: Avi is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it functions as a diminutive or short form of various Hebrew names starting with “Av-”, related to the word for father.
How Do You Pronounce Avi?
PronunciationAH-vee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Avi?
- History
- The use of Avi as a personal name appears in modern Hebrew contexts, often as a nickname or abbreviated form rather than a standalone ancient name.
Avi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 16 | #6,838 |
| 2025 | Boys | 297 | #832 |
| 2024 | Girls | 27 | #4,893 |
| 2024 | Boys | 290 | #842 |
| 2023 | Girls | 46 | #3,428 |
| 2023 | Boys | 349 | #747 |
| 2022 | Girls | 59 | #2,856 |
| 2022 | Boys | 366 | #720 |
| 2021 | Girls | 42 | #3,614 |
| 2021 | Boys | 313 | #786 |
| 2020 | Girls | 48 | #3,221 |
| 2020 | Boys | 244 | #916 |
| 2019 | Girls | 36 | #4,006 |
| 2019 | Boys | 196 | #1,047 |
| 2018 | Girls | 49 | #3,245 |
| 2018 | Boys | 230 | #924 |
| 2017 | Girls | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2017 | Boys | 212 | #974 |
| 2016 | Girls | 34 | #4,250 |
| 2016 | Boys | 220 | #946 |
| 2015 | Girls | 37 | #3,989 |
| 2015 | Boys | 224 | #939 |
| 2014 | Girls | 34 | #4,269 |
| 2014 | Boys | 187 | #1,057 |
When Was Avi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
366 recorded births
National rank #720
2023 · Boys
349 recorded births
National rank #747
2021 · Boys
313 recorded births
National rank #786
2025 · Boys
297 recorded births
National rank #832
Where Avi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #335 | 25 |
| WA | #403 | 18 |
| NY | #502 | 32 |
| PA | #526 | 18 |
| KY | #569 | 7 |
| AZ | #594 | 11 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| FL | #662 | 24 |