Ovi

Ovi - A very unique female name

Ovi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2025 on position #5171. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ovi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ovi? 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 Ovi. The baby girl name Ovi was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #5171 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ovi peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 5171.

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Ovi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ovi is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #3,416 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,416.

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 Ovi is where you live.

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Ovi origin and meaning

Nickname form, of several sources

Uncertain — Ovi is a Romanian short form of Ovidiu (from the Roman name Ovidius), a Finnish male name, and a free-standing nickname in several languages; no single source governs this girls' entry

Ovi appears in the data for the first time in 2025, with five girls. Its most structured source is Romanian, where Ovi shortens Ovidiu, the name of the poet Ovid — a male line that does not produce a bearer for a girls' profile. As a standalone American girls' name it is a fresh, sound-led choice.

Origin uncertain

Ovi is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ovi

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

Ova / Opha / Ovie / Oviya / Offie / Oppie / Ophia /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ovi

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 Ovi 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ovi?

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

OH-vee · /ˈoʊvi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2025, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

Two letters' worth of sound — a bright, minimal nickname name.

Worth knowing

• It reads as a shortening of Olivia, Ovid or even the hockey nickname 'Ovi' (Alex Ovechkin), and its source is genuinely unclear.