Amavi

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Pronounced ah-MAH-vee /ɑˈmɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Ewe (of Togo/Ghana), traditionally glossed 'no one knows what tomorrow holds; it is in God's plan'; sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: No one knows tomorrow; God's plan: Amavi is Ewe. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-MAH-vee').

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Origin LowEwe, Togolese

MeaningFrom the Ewe (of Togo/Ghana), traditionally glossed 'no one knows what tomorrow holds; it is in God's plan'; sources vary, so routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#15080 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amavi comes from the Ewe (of Togo/Ghana), traditionally glossed 'no one knows what tomorrow holds; it is in God's plan' (sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-MAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, no-one-knows-tomorrow at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amavi is an Ewe (Togo/Ghana) name traditionally glossed 'no one knows what tomorrow holds; it is in God's plan' — a lyrical, meaningful name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ah-MAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Amavi — Ewe; routes uncertain

Variations

AmavieAmawi

Nicknames

Ama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amavi mean?

Amavi is an Ewe name traditionally glossed 'no one knows what tomorrow holds; it is in God's plan'; sources vary, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Amavi?

It's said ah-MAH-vee /ɑˈmɑ.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amavi a boy or girl name?

Amavi is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Amavi?

Amavi is a very rare name in the U.S.