Rising since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Ovi since 2015
Babies named Ovi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44 | 0 |
| 2020s | 54 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Ovi is a modern, unisex name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2015. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it may be a short form of names like Ovidiu, which traces back to the Roman family name Ovidius, famously borne by the poet Ovid. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, and in 2025 it ranked 7,885th, with an incidence of 1 in 123,636. Its highest popularity came in 2025, its peak year so far, and it has been most common in California. Ovi's brevity and vowel ending give it a contemporary feel, fitting in with other short names like Ava and Leo. As a rare but growing choice, it offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something modern and unassuming.
Ovi is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2015. It may derive from the Romanian name Ovidiu, ultimately from the Latin Ovidius, but its use as an independent name in English-speaking countries likely arises as a short form or a creative variant. The name has been rising in popularity since 2022.
Where Ovi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ovie
Sibling names for Ovi
Names that share Ovi's style, for a brother or sister.
