Kavi
Every Kavi since 1984 — 968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kavi
Kavi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,244 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 968 American babies have been named Kavi. Its peak came in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kavi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kavi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,054 | 63 | #2,244 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,347 | 66 | #2,201 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,367 | 47 | #2,757 |
| 2022 | — | — | 46 | #2,813 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,690 | 41 | #3,002 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,608 | 27 | #3,869 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,460 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,917 |
| 2017 | — | — | 31 | #3,551 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,866 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,830 |
| 2014 | — | — | 39 | #2,954 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,208 | 26 | #3,953 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,139 |
| 2010 | — | — | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,298 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,071 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,604 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,878 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,806 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,200 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,727 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,217 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,448 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,395 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kavi in 2025?
Kavi ranked #2,244 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kavi?
968 babies have been named Kavi in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kavi most popular?
Kavi peaked in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Kavi a boy or girl name?
Kavi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kavi rising or falling?
Kavi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.