UK boy's name
Tavi
A feminine name derived from Octavia, a Roman family name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tavi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tavi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Tavi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tavi. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tavi ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Tavi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tavi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tavi mean?
The name Tavi is derived from the Hebrew word "tov," meaning "good" or "pleasing." It is a unisex name that has been used for both boys and girls throughout history.
In ancient times, the name Tavi was popular among Jewish communities in the Middle East and Mediterranean region. It is believed to have been used as early as the 6th century BCE, as evidenced by its appearance in some ancient Hebrew texts and inscriptions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tavi is found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a sage named Tavi Hacohen, who lived during the 2nd century CE in ancient Judea.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tavi was commonly found among Jewish communities in Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Tavi ben Yehudah, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher from 12th century Spain, is one notable figure who bore this name.
In the Renaissance period, the name Tavi gained popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly in Italy and France. Tavi Arrighi, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century, is one example of a notable figure with this name during this time.
In more recent history, Tavi Gevinson, an American writer, actress, and fashion blogger born in 1996, has brought renewed attention to the name Tavi. Her influential role in the fashion and media industries has made her one of the most well-known individuals with this name in modern times.
Other notable individuals named Tavi throughout history include Tavi Murray, a 19th-century American writer and educator; Tavi Bavidra, an Indian politician and social activist from the 20th century; and Tavi Feldshuh, an American actress and singer born in 1944, known for her roles on stage and screen.
Overall, the name Tavi has a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods, with roots in Hebrew and a connection to concepts of goodness and pleasantness. While its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, it continues to be used as a given name in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tavi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tavi 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Tavi
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tavi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tavi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tavi was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tavi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Tavi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tavi?
A feminine name derived from Octavia, a Roman family name.
How many people are called Tavi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tavi 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.