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UK boy's name

Lavie

A French feminine name derived from "la vie" meaning "life".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lavie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lavie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Lavie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Lavie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lavie ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Lavie.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lavie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Lavie mean?

The name Lavie is a modern French name that has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Its origins can be traced back to the French word "la vie," which means "the life" in English. The name is believed to have been created as a compound of these two words, with the intention of conveying a sense of vitality, energy, and a zest for life.

While the name itself is relatively new, its roots can be traced back to the French language, which has its origins in the Gallo-Romance dialects spoken in what is now northern France and parts of Belgium and Switzerland. These dialects emerged from the Vulgar Latin spoken by Roman settlers in the region during the first few centuries AD.

As a modern name, Lavie does not have a long historical record or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its connection to the French language and the concept of "life" gives it a certain poetic and philosophical undertone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavie being used is in the late 20th century. A notable individual with this name is Lavie Tidhar, an Israeli author of science fiction and fantasy born in 1976. Tidhar has gained recognition for his works, including the World Fantasy Award-winning novel "Osama" and the critically acclaimed "Central Station."

Another notable figure is Lavie Margolin, an Israeli fashion model and actress born in 1958. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, both in Israel and internationally.

In the world of music, Lavie Aroch is an Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her fusion of Middle Eastern and Western styles. Born in 1984, she has released several albums and gained a following both in Israel and abroad.

Lavie Tidhar, an Israeli author of science fiction and fantasy, was born in 1976 and is known for works such as "Osama" and "Central Station."

Lavie Margolin, an Israeli fashion model and actress, was born in 1958 and has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Lavie Aroch, an Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist, was born in 1984 and is known for her fusion of Middle Eastern and Western musical styles.

While the name Lavie is still relatively uncommon, its positive connotation and connection to the concept of "life" have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years, particularly in French-speaking regions and among those with an appreciation for the French language and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Lavie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lavie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1

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FAQ

Lavie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lavie in the UK right now?

In 2021, Lavie was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Lavie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Lavie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lavie?

A French feminine name derived from "la vie" meaning "life".

How many people are called Lavie in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Lavie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.