Ravi

Ravi - A very unique male name

Ravi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1968 on position #1438. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ravi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ravi? 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 Ravi. The baby boy name Ravi was given to 113 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1239 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,976 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ravi peaked in popularity 40 years ago in 1986 on position 936.

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Ravi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ravi is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #171 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,863.

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 Ravi is where you live.

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Ravi origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

'Sun' — Ravi is the name of the Hindu sun god and the Sanskrit word for the sun.

Ravi is an ancient Sanskrit name carried by the sun god and used across India for millennia. American use dates from 1968 and is rising, reaching its highest level so far in 2024.

Attested etymology

Ravi is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ravi

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

Robbie / Robby / Rob / Robb / Ruby / Reef / Rafe / Roby / Raffi / Ripp /

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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 Ravi

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 Ravi 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 Ravi?

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

RAH-vee · /ˈrɑːvi/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

• Ravi Shankar — Sitar virtuoso who introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences (1920–2012) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ravi for its warmth and brevity — an Indian heritage name that English speakers learn in one hearing.

Worth knowing

• It may occasionally be mispronounced as RAY-vee on first reading.