Envy

♀ Girl

Pronounced EN-vee /ˈɛn.vi/High

Meaning: From the word envy — 'a longing for another's qualities; that which is enviable, desirable' (via Latin invidia); as a name, intended in the 'enviable, desirable' sense, though the word also names a vice, which we noteLow

In 30 seconds: Enviable; desirable: Envy is a word-name — 'that which is enviable'. Bold, modern, and striking (we note its mixed connotations).

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the word envy — 'a longing for another's qualities; that which is enviable, desirable' (via Latin invidia); as a name, intended in the 'enviable, desirable' sense, though the word also names a vice, which we note

U.S. rank (2024)#6443 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 686

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

Envy comes from the word envy — via Latin invidia, 'a longing for another's qualities or fortune'. As a name it is intended in the positive 'enviable, desirable' sense — though the word also names one of the seven deadly sins, which we note honestly for families to weigh. A bold, modern word-name (nickname Envie).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, enviable-and-desirable at the (intended) root, and bold.

Did you know? Envy means 'a longing for another's qualities' (via Latin invidia) — as a name it is intended in the 'enviable, desirable' sense, a bold, modern word-name (the word also names a vice, which we note honestly; said 'EN-vee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — envy — connotations noted

Variations

EnvieEnvee

Nicknames

Envie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Envy mean?

Envy is a word-name, intended in the 'enviable, desirable' sense; the word also names a vice, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Envy?

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

Is Envy a boy or girl name?

Envy is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Envy?

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