Lavi
Meaninglion · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,718
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,718 in 2025
47 babies were named Lavi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,557 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2020–2025
US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lavi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,364 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lavi, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lavi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLavi first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearLavi is at its all-time high right now: #2,718 in 2025.
- New on the sceneLavi wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendLavi has climbed 1,557 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,718. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Lavi means “lion”.
About the name Lavi
Lavi is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “lion”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-avi”. US birth records list Lavi for boys from 2006 to 2025, in 18 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,718 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,718, with 47 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.0 | 491,803 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 547,945 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,250 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,644 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Lavi
What does the name Lavi mean?
Lavi means “lion” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Lavi?
Lavi has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Lavi a boy or girl name?
Lavi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lavi?
Lavi ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,718).