What does Lavi mean?
Lavi means “Lion”.
Lavi is a Hebrew name drawn from a word for a lion. The word appears in biblical Hebrew, giving this compact modern given name an older linguistic foundation. Strength or courage may be personal associations with the animal, but lion is the direct meaning rather than a prediction about the child who carries it.
Its spelling is close to Levi, yet the two names have different roots: Lavi belongs to the vocabulary of lions, while Levi is an established biblical personal name with a separate history. For parents drawn to animal names, Lavi offers a Hebrew alternative to names from the Leo family. Its four-letter form carries the image without needing a longer formal version.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Lavi yet.
How popular is Lavi?
United States · 2025Explore how often Lavi is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,740 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Lavi
- 47 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 104.3% More than 2024
Lavi over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,740 | 47 |
| 2024 | Boys | #4,510 | 23 |
| 2023 | Boys | #4,829 | 21 |
| 2022 | Boys | #5,141 | 19 |
| 2022 | Girls | #16,662 | 5 |
| 2021 | Boys | #4,868 | 20 |
| 2020 | Boys | #4,361 | 23 |
| 2020 | Girls | #16,486 | 5 |
| 2019 | Boys | #4,580 | 22 |
| 2018 | Boys | #4,857 | 20 |
| 2017 | Boys | #5,219 | 18 |
| 2016 | Boys | #5,450 | 17 |
| 2015 | Boys | #7,820 | 10 |
| 2014 | Boys | #6,493 | 13 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Lavi
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Leo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
Leon
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
Aslan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
Laith
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
Aryeh
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
Levon
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares the recorded meaning “Lion” with Lavi.
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