Avi

Avi - A very unique male name

Avi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1950 on position #1530. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Avi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Avi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Avi. The baby boy name Avi was given to 253 baby boys in 2025, ranking #821 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,796 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Avi peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 716.

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Avi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Avi is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #336 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,225.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Avi is where you live.

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Avi origin and meaning

Hebrew

From Hebrew avi, 'my father'; Avi is also a traditional short form of Avraham (Abraham) and other Av- names

Avi is both a Hebrew word of endearment — 'my father' — and a name used in Israel in its own right and as Abraham's short form. In US data since 1950 it has risen steadily with the taste for short Hebrew names, nearing its 2022 peak.

Attested etymology

Avi is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Avi, pop culture references for the name Avi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Avi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Avi, sorted by popularity.

Abe / Ayub / Abhay / Ayoub / Aviv / Avyay / Ab / Ayyub / Abie / Ava /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Avi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Avi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Avi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-VEE · /əˈviː/

Around the world

• Avi (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew name and word

Spellings and nicknames

• Avraham — A full name Avi traditionally shortens, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Avi Arad — Israeli-American film producer who founded Marvel Studios (b. 1948) Contemporary
• Avi Kaplan — American singer, formerly the bass voice of Pentatonix (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Avi for compact warmth — two syllables, deep Hebrew roots, and a sound that works in both Jerusalem and Los Angeles.

Worth knowing

• It will be misread as Ah-vee versus Ay-vee on occasion, and some will take it for a nickname