Avi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Avi is a Hebrew name meaning 'my father,' rooted in the concept of family. It evolved from biblical forms like Av and Avraham. The name reflects traits of warmth and attachment, and while it has biblical relevance, it has gained modern popularity primarily in Jewish communities.
The name Avi is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Avi has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Avi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3848th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1955th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1905th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1361st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 883rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6011th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Avi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Avi"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːvi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Avi is derived from the Hebrew word 'avi,' meaning 'my father.' It can also be a diminutive form of names like Avraham (Abraham) or Avigail (Abigail), which relate to fatherhood or familial ties.
Meaning
my father
Language Evolution
Avi (Modern Hebrew), Av (Biblical Hebrew), Avraham (Biblical Hebrew)
Historical Usage
Avi gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities, as a modern name reflecting familial connections.
Variants & Derivatives
Avram, Avraham, Avigail
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Avi is perceived as a trendy and affectionate name, often associated with warmth and familial love.
Famous People
Avi Arad, an Israeli-American film producer, Avi Benach, an Israeli politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Avi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Avi"
"Avi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3848th of 7552 | 79 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1955th of 10718 | 357 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1905th of 16616 | 594 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1361st of 24088 | 1,745 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 883rd of 23106 | 3,013 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6011th of 35406 | 324 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3825th of 30306 | 476 |
Regional Popularity of "Avi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
52.39% 1273rd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
24.95% 869th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
20.00% 895th/4475 |
- |
33.69% 2128th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.18% 1612th/4582 |
14.79% 764th/5164 |
23.53% 1721st/7313 |
16.19% 1208th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.65% 982nd/3984 |
11.37% 510th/4487 |
16.84% 1149th/6822 |
14.04% 881st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Avi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
73.66% 5497th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
69.23% 4723rd/6822 |
53.06% 3330th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Avi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Avi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.