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Kavi

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Pronounced KAV-ee /ˈkæv.i/Medium

Meaning: Wise man, sage, poetMedium

In 30 seconds: Kavi is a Hindi name meaning 'wise man, sage, poet' - a word for the creator of verse.
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Origin MediumHindi
MeaningWise man, sage, poet
U.S. rank (2025)#2244 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 929

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419842025

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

In Hindi, kavi names the poet or sage, the figure who shapes language into wisdom. As a given name it wears that meaning directly, framing a child as someone tied to thought and craft. It is a short, vowel-light name that lands quickly.

The poet and songwriter Kavi Pradeep (1915-1998), who wrote the patriotic 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo', carried the name as both title and identity. The actor and director Kavi Raz, born in 1953, brought it to international screens with his role on 'St. Elsewhere'.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kavi is 'wise man, sage, poet', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Kavi Pradeep (1915-1998)
    Indian poet and songwriter; author of the patriotic song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo'.
  • β˜…Kavi Raz (1953-present)
    Indian-born British actor, writer and director; played Dr. V.J. Kochar on 'St. Elsewhere'.

If you like Kavi…

Kabirβ€” Another short Indian boy's name tied to poetry, borne by a famous mystic poet, paralleling Kavi's 'poet' sense.
Raviβ€” Shares Kavi's two-syllable rhythm and Hindi origin, differing by a single opening consonant.
Krishivβ€” lands in the same popularity range
Kiranβ€” lands in the same popularity range
Keshavβ€” shares Kavi's Hindi roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kavi mean?

Kavi is usually explained as meaning 'wise man, sage, poet' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Kavi?

It's commonly said KAV-ee /ˈkæv.i/.

Is Kavi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kavi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kavi?

In 2024, Kavi ranked #2193 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.

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