Jovi

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Pronounced JOH-vee /ˈdʒoʊ.vi/High

Meaning: Of Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short form of Jovian or JovanniMedium

In 30 seconds: A name evoking the Roman sky god Jupiter (Jove), meaning 'father sky.' It also functions as a feminine short form of Jon Bon Jovi's surname — and has the crisp, joyful vowel-open sound that defines popular short names.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningOf Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short form of Jovian or Jovanni

U.S. rank (2025)#1036 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births241 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,252

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

Jovi derives from Latin Jovius (of Jove, of Jupiter), the Roman sky father. Jove/Jupiter was the king of the Roman pantheon, corresponding to Greek Zeus. Jovial and jovially share the same root. The name may also be used as a feminine form of Jovanni or as a reference to the rock band Bon Jovi.

Jovi appeared in U.S. girls' birth data in the 2000s and ranked #1061 for girls in 2024. Its bright two-syllable sound fits comfortably in the space of names like Lola and Coco.

Did you know? The word 'jovial' (cheerful, merry) comes from the name Jove/Jupiter — people born under Jupiter's astrological influence were said to be cheerful and generous. So naming a child Jovi literally means naming her 'the jovial one.'

Overall data confidence 78%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JovieJobie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jovi mean?

Jovi derives from Latin Jovius (of Jove/Jupiter), the Roman sky father. It shares its root with the word jovial (cheerful, merry).

How do you pronounce Jovi?

It's said JOH-vee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jovi a boy or girl name?

Jovi is used primarily as a girls' name.

How popular is Jovi?

Jovi ranked #1061 for U.S. girls in 2024.