Avi
5% girls · 95% boys
About Avi
The rise of trendy Arianna has led to unisex Ari gaining speed for girls in recent years as well. Now as Avianna climbs the charts, it may be time to start considering Hebrew Avi for a girl as well.
Avi for boys#832 US
Avi, the short form of many Hebrew names, is often used on its own in Israel. It entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015.
Pronounced AH-vee.
As of October 2026, Avi ranked #6880 for girls and #832 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2899 for girls in 2022 and #718 for boys in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,278 | 34 | #1,057 | 187 |
| 2015 | #3,999 | 37 | #939 | 224 |
| 2016 | #4,264 | 34 | #947 | 220 |
| 2017 | #3,781 | 40 | #974 | 212 |
| 2018 | #3,250 | 49 | #924 | 230 |
| 2019 | #4,023 | 36 | #1,048 | 196 |
| 2020 | #3,226 | 48 | #915 | 244 |
| 2021 | #3,621 | 42 | #785 | 313 |
| 2022 | #2,899 | 58 | #718 | 366 |
| 2023 | #3,432 | 46 | #747 | 349 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #842 | 288 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #832 | 297 |
World rankings
Avi for boys
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