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Leevi

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Pronounced LAY-vee /ˈleɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: Finnish form of Levi — from Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached, united'Medium

In 30 seconds: Joined and united: Leevi is the Finnish Levi — 'joined, attached'. Soft, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Finnish

MeaningFinnish form of Levi — from Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached, united'

U.S. rank (2025)#4203 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 812

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

Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi — from Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached, united' (the third son of Jacob, ancestor of the priestly Levites). A soft, devout name across Finland; it's said 'LAY-vee'.

In the U.S. it appears in Finnish families. Rare, joined-and-united at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Levi means 'joined, attached, united' in Hebrew (the son of Jacob; the priestly tribe) — Leevi is its soft Finnish form, popular across Finland.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Leevi — Finnish form

Variations

LeviLewi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leevi mean?

Leevi is the Finnish Levi — Hebrew 'joined, attached, united'.

How do you pronounce Leevi?

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

Is Leevi a boy or girl name?

Leevi is a boy's name.

How popular is Leevi?

Leevi is a rare name in the U.S.