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Avi
BoyHebrew· “my father”
- Meaning
- my father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AH-vee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #832
- US babies 2025
- 297
- Best rank
- #720 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Avi
Avi is a Hebrew name that means “my father”.
Avi is a Hebrew name meaning my father. It is also used as a short form of names that begin with Av, such as Avraham and Aviel. The name is common in Israel and among Jewish families elsewhere, and it has spread more widely because of its short, friendly sound. In Hebrew, avi is also a common element in longer names that describe God as a father. Avi is easy to say in many languages and needs no nickname. It pairs well with longer, traditional middle names.
Popularity over time
Avi first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 10 different years, starting in 2015. Its best national rank was #720 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 366 babies. In 2025, 297 babies were named Avi, and it ranked #832 nationally. That is 33% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,049 in 1950, #1,767 in 1980, #1,391 in 2000, #1,323 in 2010, and #832 in 2025. Of the 6,087 US boys named Avi since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,859 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dutton, Khai, Grey, Avyaan, and Gatlin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Avi ranked highest in New Jersey, Washington, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #336 | 25 |
| Washington | #405 | 18 |
| New York | #504 | 32 |
| Pennsylvania | #527 | 18 |
| Kentucky | #572 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 86% of US babies named Avi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Avi is usually pronounced AH-vee, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with A and ends in “-vi”.
Middle names for Avi
A few middle names that flow with Avi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Avi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avi mean?
Avi is a Hebrew name that means “my father”.
What is the origin of the name Avi?
Avi has Hebrew roots. Avi is a Hebrew name meaning my father.
Is Avi a popular name?
Yes. Avi ranked #832 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Avi a boy or girl name?
Avi is mainly a boy's name. About 86% of US babies named Avi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Avi?
Avi is usually pronounced AH-vee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings