Avi

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-vee /ˈɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew avi, 'my father' (a short form of names like Avigail/Aviva); also echoes Latin avis, 'a bird'; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My father; a bird: Avi is Hebrew for 'my father' (and echoes 'avis', a bird). Crisp, soft, and modern. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew avi, 'my father' (a short form of names like Avigail/Aviva); also echoes Latin avis, 'a bird'; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5026 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 816

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

Avi comes from Hebrew avi, 'my father' — a short form of names like Avigail ('my father is joy') and Aviva ('springtime') — and also echoes Latin avis, 'a bird' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and modern families. Rare, my-father at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Avi means 'my father' in Hebrew — a short form of names like Avigail or Aviva — and echoes Latin avis, 'a bird'; a crisp, soft name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Avi — routes layered

Variations

AvieAvyAviva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avi mean?

Avi is Hebrew for 'my father' (and echoes Latin 'a bird'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Avi?

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

Is Avi a boy or girl name?

Avi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Avi?

Avi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.