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Anavi

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Pronounced AH-nah-vee /ˈɑ.nə.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, variously 'kind; humane; benevolent; one who cares for all'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kind; humane; benevolent: Anavi is Sanskrit. Lyrical, gentle, and warm (said 'AH-nah-vee').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit, variously 'kind; humane; benevolent; one who cares for all'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7924 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032025

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

Anavi comes from Sanskrit — variously 'kind; humane; benevolent; one who cares for all' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, gentle Indian name (said 'AH-nah-vee'; nickname Ana).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, kind-and-humane at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Anavi is variously 'kind; humane; benevolent; one who cares for all' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, gentle name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-nah-vee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anavi — Sanskrit; routes layered

Variations

AanaviAnvi

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anavi mean?

Anavi is Sanskrit — variously 'kind; humane; benevolent'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anavi?

It's said AH-nah-vee /ˈɑ.nə.vi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anavi a boy or girl name?

Anavi is a girl's name.

How popular is Anavi?

Anavi is a rare name in the U.S.

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