Will my child share the name Avi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Avi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Avi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Avi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Avi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2538 places in the last five years. Its peak was #556 in 2023. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Avi popular in the US as well as the UK?

Avi is more popular in the US (#842) than in the UK (#3319). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Avi

Avi is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Avi in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

US Rank #842

About the Name Avi

Avi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2538 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #556 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Avi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #842, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.