How Many People Are Named Kavi?

Complete statistics for the name Kavi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kavi
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kavi means 'poet' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in artistic heritage. There are 888 people named Kavi in the US today, which means 1 in 371,515 Americans share this unique moniker. With its peak year being 2024, Kavi is definitely a rising star among modern names.

~146
Living in US
1 in 2,270,201
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Poet
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Creative Inspired Passionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,608
Worldwide Bearers
#36,981
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
10,696
🇳🇵 Nepal
4,029
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,361
🇰🇭 Cambodia
571
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇺🇸 United States
249
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
177
🇲🇺 Mauritius
171

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
855 (96%)
♀ Female
33 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
848
Would be under 30 (94%)
51
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 899 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kavi Through the Generations

Kavi, a name steeped in poetic tradition, has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. As of now, 848 out of the 888 individuals bearing this name are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference for Kavi among the youth. The average age of those named Kavi is just 14, suggesting that the name is still gaining traction and may continue to rise in popularity in coming years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 152
New York 35
North Carolina 6
New Jersey 6
Illinois 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Kavi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kavi's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kavi

How Many People Have the Name Kavi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Kavi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kavi a Common or Rare Name?

Kavi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kavi Mean?

Kavi means "poet" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kavi in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Kavi Most Popular?

The name Kavi reached peak popularity in 2024, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kavi?

Approximately 146 people named Kavi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 146. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,270,201 Americans.

Is Kavi a rare name?

Kavi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kavi mean?

Kavi means "poet" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kavi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Kavi are male and 4% are female.

When was Kavi most popular?

Kavi peaked in 2024 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US146
All-Time Births146
1 in X1 in 2,270,201
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#36,981
Male %96%
Female %4%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.