Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Abhi since 1997
Babies named Abhi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Abhi entered U.S. naming records in 1997 and has remained a rare but steady presence since the 2000s. It peaked in usage in 2007, but has never broken into common usage; in 2024 it ranked 9,714, given to roughly 1 in 244,011 boys. The name is almost exclusively used among families of Indian heritage, where it often serves as a short form of longer traditional names like Abhimanyu. Its top states are not well-defined due to low frequency, but its usage mirrors areas with significant Indian-American populations. Abhi's trajectory is stable, neither rising nor falling sharply in recent years, maintaining a consistent niche as a distinctive, culturally rooted choice.
Abhi is a short form of Indian names such as Abhijay or Abhimanyu, which derive from Sanskrit अभि (abhi) meaning 'toward, into, over, upon' or 'fearless'. It is commonly used as a standalone name in modern India and among the Indian diaspora, often serving as a diminutive for longer traditional names.
Sibling names for Abhi
Names that share Abhi's style, for a brother or sister.
