Leevi

Leevi - A very unique male name

Leevi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #2237. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Leevi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Leevi? 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 Leevi. The baby boy name Leevi was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3659 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Leevi peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 2237.

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Leevi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Leevi is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,355 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,355.

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 Leevi is where you live.

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Leevi origin and meaning

Finnish form of Levi

Joined, attached — Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi, from Hebrew lewi, 'joined'

Leevi is simply Levi in Finnish dress: the standard Finnish form of the biblical name, borne by composer Leevi Madetoja. Its American appearances all cluster from 2013 onward and likely reflect both Finnish heritage and the international-fashion appeal of the double-e spelling. Standing alone, it still reads to most Americans as a respelling of Levi.

Attested etymology

Leevi is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Leevi

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

Levi / Leif / Lupe / Lev / Levy / Lipa / Leib / Liev / Luby / Lavi /

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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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Even more about Leevi

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 Leevi 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 Leevi?

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

LEH-vee · /ˈlɛvi/
Finnish pronunciation is LEH-vee; many Americans will say LEE-vee, like Levi.

Around the world

• Levi (Hebrew) — The original biblical form
• Levi (German) — Used as-is in German, with a different vowel sound

Spellings and nicknames

• Levi — The English and Hebrew form this adapts

Famous bearers

• Leevi Madetoja — Finnish composer of The Ostrobothnians (1887–1947) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Leevi gives the familiar Levi a distinctively Finnish spelling and a slightly softer look.

Worth knowing

• Nearly everyone outside Finland will take it for a creative spelling of Levi