Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Navi
UnisexHebrew· “prophet”
- Meaning
- prophet
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- NAH-vee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,255
- US babies 2025
- 179
- Best rank
- #1,255 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Navi
Navi is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “prophet”.
Prophet is the meaning of the Hebrew word navi, which is used as a given name in Israel and among Jewish families. The name carries a sense of wisdom and spiritual insight. Navi is also familiar to gamers as the fairy companion in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The name has a short, bright sound and is used for boys and girls. The plural nevi'im gives its name to the Prophets, the second section of the Hebrew Bible.
Popularity over time
Navi first appears in US Social Security records in 2000. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,255, and its highest count, 179 babies. Use has grown 265% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #16,810 in 2000, #7,135 in 2010, and #1,255 in 2025. Of the 1,572 US girls named Navi since records began, 59% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 528 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Wylie, Rumi, Emrys, Shia, and Cove.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Navi ranked highest in Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #497 | 6 |
| Louisiana | #580 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #670 | 7 |
| Ohio | #782 | 12 |
| Maryland | #812 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Navi is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 77% of US babies named Navi were girls and 23% were boys.
Navi is usually pronounced NAH-vee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with N and ends in “-vi”.
Middle names for Navi
A few middle names that flow with Navi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Navi
Similar names
Davi Boy
dah-VEE
“Portuguese form of David, 'beloved'” · Portuguese
#1,493
Levi Boy
LEE-vy
“joined, attached” · Hebrew
#12
Avi Boy
AH-vee
“my father” · Hebrew
#832
Xavi Boy
SHAH-vee
“short form of Xavier; new house” · Catalan
#1,545
Tanvi Girl
TAHN-vee
“slender, delicate” · Sanskrit
#4,059
Ravi Boy
RAH-vee
“sun” · Sanskrit
#1,249
Jada Girl
JAY-duh
American (modern coinage)
#1,201
Elsa Girl
EHL-suh
“short for Elisabeth; my God is an oath” · German
#1,104
Joelle Girl
joh-EHL
“Yahweh is God” · French
#1,010
Jadon Boy
JAY-duhn
“he will judge; also variant of Jaden” · Hebrew
#1,282
Isiah Boy
eye-ZY-uh
“God is salvation; variant of Isaiah” · Hebrew
#1,480
Libby Girl
LIH-bee
“God is my oath” · English
#1,146
Lists that include Navi
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navi mean?
Navi is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “prophet”.
What is the origin of the name Navi?
Navi has Hebrew roots. Prophet is the meaning of the Hebrew word navi, which is used as a given name in Israel and among Jewish families.
Is Navi a popular name?
Not especially. Navi ranked #1,255 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Navi a boy or girl name?
Navi is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 77% of US babies named Navi were girls and 23% were boys.
How do you pronounce Navi?
Navi is usually pronounced NAH-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