Avi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AH-vee · 2 syllables
Avi means “father”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (Avi, “father”), chiefly as a diminutive of (Avraham, “Abraham, lit. father of a multitude or exalted father”) and (Avner, “Abner, lit. father of light”).
- Meaning
- father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AH-vee
- US rank (2025)
- #832
- US babies a year
- about 366 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Avi?
Avi was the #832 name in the US in 2025, given to 313 babies. It’s rising: up 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #832 |
| England & Wales | #782 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Ireland | #780 |
How old are people named Avi?
Half of US adults named Avi are older than 26; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Avi
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Avi have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Avi
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Avi
What does the name Avi mean?
Avi means “father”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Avi?
Avi is pronounced AH-vee.
How popular is the name Avi?
Avi was the #832 name in the US in 2025, given to 313 babies. It’s rising: up 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Avi?
Half of US adults named Avi are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 56.