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Lavi

Boy

Meaning of Lavi: Hebrew: 'lion'

Lavi is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 2674th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2674

47 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

297

First recorded 2006 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 5 babies2007: 5 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 8 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 10 babies2016: 17 babies2017: 18 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 22 babies2020: 28 babies20202021: 20 babies2022: 24 babies2023: 21 babies2024: 23 babies2025: 47 babies
US babies named Lavi per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 47.

Gender split

97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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