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Ishvi

♀ Girl

Pronounced ISH-vee /ˈɪʃ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ishvi, a biblical name — a son of Asher listed in Genesis — traditionally borne by men. Used here for a girl, though it more often reads male, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Ishvi appears in Genesis as a son of Asher (said 'ISH-vee'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean honestly.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ishvi, a biblical name — a son of Asher listed in Genesis — traditionally borne by men. Used here for a girl, though it more often reads male, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#16110 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320212023

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

Ishvi appears in Genesis as a son of Asher, a biblical name that leans male. As a girl's name it is very rare, which we note honestly (said 'ISH-vee').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and uncommon.

Did you know? Ishvi is a Hebrew name from Genesis — a son of Asher — traditionally a man's name. It's used here for a girl, though it more often reads male, which we note honestly (said 'ISH-vee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ishvi — Hebrew; son of Asher (Genesis); male-leaning

Variations

IshvieYishviIshvee

Nicknames

IshVi

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Asher— the biblical father in Genesis
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishvi mean?

Ishvi is a Hebrew name from Genesis — a son of Asher — traditionally borne by men.

How do you pronounce Ishvi?

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

Is Ishvi a boy or girl name?

Ishvi is used here for a girl, but as a biblical name it more often reads male — we note the lean honestly.

How popular is Ishvi?

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

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