Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Levi
BoyHebrew· “joined, attached”
- Meaning
- joined, attached
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- LEE-vy
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #12
- US babies 2025
- 9,642
- Best rank
- #12 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Levi
Levi is a Hebrew name that means “joined, attached”.
Levi comes from the Hebrew for "joined" or "attached". In Genesis, Leah gives the name to her third son by Jacob, hoping her husband will now be joined to her. Levi's descendants became the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. In the New Testament, Levi is also another name for the apostle Matthew. In America the name is linked to Levi Strauss, the German-born businessman whose company popularized blue jeans. Today Levi has a rugged, friendly feel that blends biblical roots with modern simplicity. It is pronounced LEE-vy in English and often LEH-vee in Hebrew and other languages.
Popularity over time
Levi has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #12 in 2021, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 9,869 were named Levi. In 2025, 9,642 babies were named Levi, and it ranked #12 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #375 in 1920, #486 in 1950, #226 in 1980, #172 in 2000, #70 in 2010, and #12 in 2025. Of the 215,013 US boys named Levi since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 57,122 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Asher, Leo, Maverick, Ezekiel, and Kai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Levi ranked highest in Maine, Hawaii, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #5 | 53 |
| Hawaii | #7 | 40 |
| Texas | #9 | 1,163 |
| North Carolina | #9 | 376 |
| Michigan | #9 | 315 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Levi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Levi is usually pronounced LEE-vy, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-vi”.
Middle names for Levi
A few middle names that flow with Levi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Levi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Levi mean?
Levi is a Hebrew name that means “joined, attached”.
What is the origin of the name Levi?
Levi has Hebrew roots. Levi comes from the Hebrew for "joined" or "attached".
Is Levi a popular name?
Yes. Levi ranked #12 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Levi a boy or girl name?
Levi is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Levi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Levi?
Levi is usually pronounced LEE-vy. 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