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Tovi

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Pronounced TOH-vee /ˈtoʊ.vi/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew tov, 'good', hence 'good; my goodness'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Good; my goodness: Tovi is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TOH-vee'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew tov, 'good', hence 'good; my goodness'; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#9474 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

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

Tovi comes from the Hebrew tov, 'good', hence 'good; my goodness'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'TOH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, good-and-my-goodness at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tovi comes from the Hebrew tov, 'good', hence 'good; my goodness' — a crisp, warm name used for both sexes (said 'TOH-vee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Tovi — Hebrew; unisex

Variations

TovaTuviaTovah

Nicknames

Tov

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tovi mean?

Tovi is Hebrew for 'good; my goodness' (from tov, 'good'); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Tovi?

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

Is Tovi a boy or girl name?

Tovi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Tovi?

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