Zavi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAH-vee /ˈzɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Xavier — from Basque etxeberria, 'the new house'; also a modern -vi coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The new house: Zavi pets Xavier — 'the new house'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZAH-vee').

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Origin LowAmerican, Basque

MeaningA pet form of Xavier — from Basque etxeberria, 'the new house'; also a modern -vi coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5853 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

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

Zavi is a pet form of Xavier — from Basque etxeberria, 'the new house' (St Francis Xavier made it famous) — reframed as a modern -vi name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (nickname Zav).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-new-house at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Xavier means 'the new house' (Basque etxeberria) — Zavi is its crisp pet form, modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 42%

Behind the Name — Xavier — routes layered

Variations

XaviXavierZavier

Nicknames

Zav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zavi mean?

Zavi pets Xavier — Basque 'the new house'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zavi?

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

Is Zavi a boy or girl name?

Zavi is a boy's name.

How popular is Zavi?

Zavi is a rare name in the U.S.