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Lavie

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAH-vee /ˈlɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew lavi, 'a lion'; also read as the French la vie, 'the life'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lion; the life: Lavie is Hebrew/French. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAH-vee').

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Origin LowHebrew, French

MeaningFrom the Hebrew lavi, 'a lion'; also read as the French la vie, 'the life'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7465 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

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

Lavie comes from the Hebrew lavi, 'a lion'; it is also read as the French la vie, 'the life' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LAH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lavie means 'a lion' in Hebrew (lavi); it is also read as the French la vie, 'the life' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Lavie — routes layered

Variations

LaviLavee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavie mean?

Lavie is Hebrew for 'a lion' (lavi); also read as French 'the life'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lavie?

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

Is Lavie a boy or girl name?

Lavie is a boy's name.

How popular is Lavie?

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