Kavi
Meaningpoet · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #2,230
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,190 in 2024
63 babies were named Kavi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,581 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2012–2025
US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kavi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,100 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kavi, 63 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kavi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKavi first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,190.
- Then vs nowKavi is 5.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 27,100.
- TrendKavi has climbed 1,581 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,230. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKavi is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #915. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Kavi means “poet”.
About the name Kavi
Kavi is a boy name of Hindu origin meaning “poet”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-avi”. US birth records list Kavi for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 37 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,190 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,230, with 63 babies.
Origin:Hindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 girls |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.6 | 377,358 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 359,712 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,281 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,937 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,714 boys |
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Kavi
What does the name Kavi mean?
Kavi means “poet” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Kavi?
Kavi has Hindu roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Kavi a boy or girl name?
Kavi is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kavi?
Kavi ranked #2,230 for US boys in 2025, given to 63 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,190).