Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Gavi

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#5,249 (2023)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,778 (22 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,249 (50 total)
👦As Boy Name
2018
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5249
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1994
First Year
2022
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#11778
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Gavi

As a girl name

Gavi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 6 Gavis were born — ranking #11,778 that year. As of 2026, Gavi ranks #13,584 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Gavis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Gavi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2018, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 18 Gavis were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Gavi ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Gavis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gavi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gavi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gavi

What does the name Gavi mean?
Gavi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gavi in 2026?
In 2026, Gavi ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Gavi most popular?
Gavi reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,249 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Gavi a unisex name?
Yes — Gavi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 31% of Gavis assigned female and 69% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gavi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gavi include Johnte, Magnum, Quanell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gavi

Gavi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Gavi's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,249. Use the chart and map above to compare Gavi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.