Ravi
Ravi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ravi
- A male given name used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit रवि (ravi, “the sun or the sun-god.”).
How popular is Ravi?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,605 boys in the U.S. have been named Ravi (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7891 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #1047 in 1985. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ravi FAQ
What does the name Ravi mean?
A male given name used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit रवि (ravi, “the sun or the sun-god.”).
What is the origin of the name Ravi?
Ravi is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ravi?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,605 boys in the U.S. have been named Ravi (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7891 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #1047 in 1985. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ravi a boy or girl name?
Ravi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 3,605 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.