Navi
- Meaning
- Prophet in Hebrew; other uses have separate histories
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Navi mean?
Navi means “Prophet in Hebrew; other uses have separate histories”.
Navi corresponds to a Hebrew word meaning “prophet,” but that is not the only explanation for its use as a name. In The Legend of Zelda, Navi is a character name associated with navigation. Navi also became a nickname for the star Gamma Cassiopeiae through astronaut Gus Grissom’s middle name, Ivan, written backward.
These connections are independent: a family choosing the Hebrew word need not intend either a video-game reference or an astronomical tribute. The four-letter spelling can therefore carry a particularly personal story. Navy is a close sound comparison, but it is an English color and service word, not a spelling that automatically shares Navi’s Hebrew meaning.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Navi yet.
How popular is Navi?
United States · 2025Explore how often Navi is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,255 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Navi
- 179 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 21.8% More than 2024
Navi over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,102 | 70 |
| 2025 | Girls | #1,255 | 179 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,361 | 60 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,489 | 147 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,167 | 67 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,300 | 176 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,782 | 47 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,427 | 158 |
| 2021 | Boys | #3,341 | 35 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,448 | 149 |
| 2020 | Boys | #3,782 | 28 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,747 | 115 |
| 2019 | Boys | #3,542 | 32 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,910 | 105 |
| 2018 | Boys | #4,564 | 22 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,266 | 81 |
| 2017 | Boys | #6,241 | 14 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,502 | 72 |
| 2016 | Boys | #9,425 | 8 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,471 | 74 |
| 2015 | Boys | #7,878 | 10 |
| 2015 | Girls | #3,333 | 49 |
| 2014 | Boys | #6,940 | 12 |
| 2014 | Girls | #3,900 | 39 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Eden
Unisex- Meaning
- Place of pleasure, delight
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Jordan
Unisex- Meaning
- Flowing down; descending
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Elliott
Unisex- Meaning
- The Lord is my God
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Noa
Unisex- Meaning
- Motion in Hebrew; other traditions differ
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Shiloh
Unisex- Meaning
- Biblical place-name; meaning uncertain
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Ariel
Unisex- Meaning
- Lion of God
Shares an origin with Navi.
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