Avi
Avi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Avi
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew אבי (Ávi, “father”), chiefly as a diminutive of אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám, “Abraham, lit. father of a multitude or exalted father”) and אַבְנֵר (Avnér, “Abner, lit. father of light”).
How popular is Avi?
Since 1880, 834 girls and 6,087 boys in the U.S. have been named Avi (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2865 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #720 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #832 for boys, with 313 babies given the name.
Names similar to Avi
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Avi FAQ
What does the name Avi mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew אבי (Ávi, “father”), chiefly as a diminutive of אַבְרָהָם (Avrahám, “Abraham, lit. father of a multitude or exalted father”) and אַבְנֵר (Avnér, “Abner, lit. father of light”).
What is the origin of the name Avi?
Avi is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Avi?
Since 1880, 834 girls and 6,087 boys in the U.S. have been named Avi (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2865 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #720 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #832 for boys, with 313 babies given the name.
Is Avi a boy or girl name?
Avi is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (834 girls and 6,087 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.