Boy · #1,865 in 2026

Javi

Name: Popularity of the name Javi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Javi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,865

Peak Rank

#1,865 (2026)

Total Babies

761

5-Yr Trend

+83%

1988

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1865

Peak Rank

761

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Javi

Javi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 87 Javis were born — ranking #1,865 that year. As of 2026, Javi ranks #1,865 for baby boys with 87 births, rising sharply (+83% over the past five years). In total, more than 761 Javis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Javi

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

Jahvey
Java
Jovi
Juvie
Jayvee
Jivey
Jahveh
Jivy
Chavi
Jaci
Jarvie
Jarvi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Javi

What does the name Javi mean?

Javi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Javi in 2026?

In 2026, Javi ranks #1,865 among boys' names in the U.S., with 87 babies given the name that year.

When was Javi most popular?

Javi reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,865 that year with 87 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Javi most popular?

Javi has historically been most popular in North Carolina, California, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Javi.

Is Javi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Javi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Javi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Javi include Germain, Leandrew, Darriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Javi

Javi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 761 births in the dataset. Javi's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Javi'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.