Rivi

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIV-ee /ˈrɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: A short, modern name near the Hebrew Rivka/Rivi ('to bind; to tie,' via Rebecca) and the nature word River. More often a girl's short name; used here for a boy. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft short name: Rivi echoes Rivka and River (said 'RIV-ee'). More often a girl's — used here for a boy, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningA short, modern name near the Hebrew Rivka/Rivi ('to bind; to tie,' via Rebecca) and the nature word River. More often a girl's short name; used here for a boy. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#10656

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Rivi sits near the Hebrew Rivka and the nature word River. As a short name it leans girl in use; used here for a boy, its route is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'RIV-ee').

For boys it appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Rivi is a short, modern name near the Hebrew Rivka (via Rebecca) and the word River; it reads more often as a girl's short name, though it's used here for a boy, which we note (said 'RIV-ee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Rivi — near Rivka/River; cross-sex, girl-leaning; routes uncertain

Variations

RivvyRivkaRivo

Nicknames

RivVi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rivi mean?

Rivi is a short name near the Hebrew Rivka and the word River; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rivi?

It's said RIV-ee /ˈrɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rivi a boy or girl name?

Rivi is used here as a boy's name; it more often reads as a girl's short name, which we note.

How popular is Rivi?

Rivi is a rare name for boys in the U.S.