Havi

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-vee /ˈhɑː.vi/Medium

Meaning: A short, warm name with several possible routes: a Hebrew reading tied to 'my beloved,' a Spanish short form of Javier (Xavier), or a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Havi may read as Hebrew 'my beloved,' a Spanish short for Javier, or a coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'HAH-vee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish

MeaningA short, warm name with several possible routes: a Hebrew reading tied to 'my beloved,' a Spanish short form of Javier (Xavier), or a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11388 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

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

Havi is a brief, affectionate name with uncertain roots: some tie it to a Hebrew 'my beloved,' others to the Spanish Havi as a short form of Javier (Xavier), and it may simply be a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'HAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and route-uncertain.

Did you know? Havi has more than one path — a Hebrew sense of 'my beloved,' a Spanish nickname for Javier, or a fresh coinage. Its routes are uncertain, which we note, said 'HAH-vee.'

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Havi — Hebrew 'beloved' / Spanish short for Javier / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

HavieJavi

Nicknames

HavVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Havi mean?

Havi may be Hebrew for 'my beloved,' a Spanish short form of Javier, or a coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Havi?

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

Is Havi a boy or girl name?

Here Havi is used as a boy's name; note it is used for girls too.

How popular is Havi?

Havi is a rare name in the U.S.