UK boy's name
Levii
A masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to join" or "unite".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Levii is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Levii popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2014 to 2017. 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.
Levii is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Levii. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Levii ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Levii.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Levii as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2017
Births in 2017
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Levii mean?
The name Levii is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Levi, which is derived from the Hebrew word "lavah," meaning "to accompany" or "to join." This name has strong ties to Jewish culture and tradition.
In the Old Testament, Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah. He and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known as the Tribe of Levi. The Levites were set apart from the other tribes and were not given a specific territorial inheritance. Instead, they were responsible for maintaining the religious rituals and serving as priests in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.
The earliest recorded use of the name Levi dates back to biblical times, as it is mentioned numerous times in the Book of Genesis and other books of the Hebrew Bible. It has been a popular name among Jewish communities throughout history, often given to honor the biblical figure or as a symbol of religious devotion.
Notable historical figures with the name Levi or its variant spellings include:
1. Levi ben Gershon (1288-1344), also known as Gersonides, was a renowned French Jewish philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer. 2. Levi Strauss (1829-1902) was a German-American businessman who founded the world-famous clothing company Levi Strauss & Co. and popularized blue jeans. 3. Levi Eshkol (1895-1969) was an Israeli statesman who served as the third Prime Minister of Israel from 1963 until his death. 4. Levi Montalcini (1909-2012) was an Italian neurologist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986 for her work on nerve growth factor. 5. Levi Stubbs (1936-2008) was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown vocal group Four Tops.
While the name Levii is less common than its traditional spelling, Levi, it still carries the rich historical and cultural significance associated with its biblical origins and the Tribe of Levi. Throughout history, this name has been a symbol of religious devotion and has been borne by notable figures across various fields, including philosophy, business, politics, science, and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Levii over time
The chart below shows babies named Levii registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Levii, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levii by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Levii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4276 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Levii
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Levii: questions and answers
How popular is the name Levii in the UK right now?
In 2017, Levii was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Levii most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Levii in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Levii?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to join" or "unite".
How many people are called Levii in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Levii across the 3 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.