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Mavi
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Pronounced MAH-vee /ˈmɑ.vi/Medium
Meaning: From Turkish mavi, 'blue' (the color)Medium
In 30 seconds: Blue as the sky: Mavi is Turkish for 'blue' — fresh, vivid, and modern. A breezy color-name with Mediterranean cool.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish mavi, 'blue' (the color)
U.S. rank (2025)#4515 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 216
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
Mavi comes from Turkish mavi, 'blue' — the color of sea and sky. A fresh, vivid color-name with Mediterranean cool, increasingly used as a given name.
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and trend-aware families. Rare, blue at the root, and breezy.
Did you know? Mavi means 'blue' in Turkish — the color of sea and sky; it's a fresh, vivid modern name (and a popular Turkish word).
Overall data confidence 78%
Turkish references — mavi — etymology
Variations
Mavie
Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mavi mean?
Mavi is Turkish for 'blue', the color.
How do you pronounce Mavi?
It's said MAH-vee /ˈmɑ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mavi a boy or girl name?
Mavi is a girl's name.
How popular is Mavi?
Mavi is a rare name in the U.S.