US Popularity:1393
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Father; Father of nations
If baby is destined to be the patriarch of the family, consider the short and sweet moniker Avi! Avi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, where it means “father,” and comes from the name Avraham, meaning “father of nations.” Notable namesakes include Avi Arad, the founder and CEO of Marvel Studios, and Pentatonix member Avi Kaplan.
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How Popular Is The Name Avi?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Avi is currently #375 on The Bump
Boy:Avi is currently #220 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Avi is currently #1393 in U.S. births
Boy:Avi is currently #748 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#748
in 2023
- 30
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Behind the Name, Avi December 2017

  • Name Doctor, Avi

  • IMDb, Avi Arad

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