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Asher
Hebrew
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Levi
“joined, attached”
Say it LEE-vyPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Levi.
Levi is a Hebrew name associated with joining or attachment. In the Old Testament, Levi is a son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of the Levites. That history gives a short name substantial biblical roots.
The two-syllable English pronunciation, LEE-vy, ends in a long vowel sound. Levi can work well for parents who prefer a complete name that does not depend on a nickname.
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A little perspective
How popular is Levi?
Girls · 2025#2,50471 recorded births
Boys · 2025#129,642 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | 9,642 |
| 2025 | Girls | 2,504 | 71 |
| 2024 | Boys | 12 | 9,555 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,579 | 69 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | 9,399 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,746 | 63 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | 9,869 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,620 | 67 |
| 2021 | Boys | 12 | 9,559 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,280 | 81 |
| 2020 | Boys | 18 | 9,098 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,271 | 79 |
| 2019 | Boys | 25 | 9,066 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,280 | 80 |
| 2018 | Boys | 33 | 8,540 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,187 | 51 |
| 2017 | Boys | 35 | 8,478 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,999 | 55 |
| 2016 | Boys | 42 | 8,118 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,725 | 64 |
| 2015 | Boys | 42 | 8,337 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,954 | 59 |
| 2014 | Boys | 45 | 8,081 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,463 | 46 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
Levy
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