Will my child share the name Chavi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Chavi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chavi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Chavi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Chavi is rising: up 1,169 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,254 in 2024.

Is Chavi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Chavi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Chavi a popular baby name in the United States?

Chavi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Chavi is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Chavi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Chavi

2024 marks Chavi's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2254. The name has climbed 1193 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Chavi is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Chavi in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Chavi

Chavi Khanna Koneru — Chavi Khanna Koneru is an American journalist and lawyer who is the executive director and co-founder of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT).
Chavi Vilaya Gagananga — Chavi Vilaya Gagananga (Thai: ฉวีวิลัย คัคณางค์ ; RTGS: Chawi wilai Khakkanang :complete title: Her Serene Highness Princess (Mom Chao) Chavi Vilaya Gagananga Thai: ฉวีวิลัย คัคณางค์ ; 29 March 1881 – 14 November 1930) is a Princess of Siam, a member of…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Chavi

UK babies named Chavi (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↑ 1169 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chavi

Almost certainly the only Chavi in the class

UK Popularity (1999–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Chavi

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Chavi Khanna Konerub. 1983

Chavi Khanna Koneru is an American journalist and lawyer who is the executive director and co-founder of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT).

Chavi Vilaya Gagananga

Chavi Vilaya Gagananga (Thai: ฉวีวิลัย คัคณางค์ ; RTGS: Chawi wilai Khakkanang :complete title: Her Serene Highness Princess (Mom Chao) Chavi Vilaya Gagananga Thai: ฉวีวิลัย คัคณางค์ ; 29 March 1881 – 14 November 1930) is a Princess of Siam, a member of Siamese royal family and a member of House of Gagananga a royal house which was originated by her father, Prince Gagananga Yukala and descends from Chakri Dynasty.