Declining since 2022, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Aivy since 1995
Babies named Aivy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Aivy is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1995. It reached its peak rank of 6,325 in 2023 and has been declining in use since 2022. With only about 1 in 89,293 newborn girls receiving the name in 2025, it remains an uncommon choice. The name's spelling suggests it is a creative variation of Ivy, which itself derives from the English word for the climbing plant. Aivy has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its usage is sporadic across the country. As a contemporary coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but offers a fresh, distinctive sound for parents seeking a unique name.
Aivy first appears in U.S. records in 1995, likely arising as a creative respelling of the name Ivy, which is derived from the English word for the climbing plant. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Avy, a short form of names like Avery or Aveline. The name has seen minor use in the 21st century, with a slight peak in popularity in 2023.
“Aivy” around the world
Where Aivy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aivy
Names that share Aivy's style, for a brother or sister.
