Rising since 2011, #1,244 for boys today.
Popularity of Ravi since 1963
Babies named Ravi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 397 |
| 1980s | 673 |
| 1990s | 646 |
| 2000s | 541 |
| 2010s | 496 |
| 2020s | 739 |
Meaning & origin
Ravi, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'sun', has been in use in the United States since at least 1963, when it first appeared in Social Security records. As of 2025, it ranks 1244th nationwide, with approximately 1 in 10,675 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2011, reaching its peak rank so far in 2024. The name is most prevalent in states with significant South Asian populations, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, and South Carolina. For families seeking a name with radiant symbolism and cultural depth, Ravi offers a bright choice rooted in ancient Hindu tradition.
Ravi comes from the Sanskrit word रवि (ravi), meaning 'sun'. In Hindu mythology, Ravi is a name for the sun god Surya, and the name appears in ancient texts such as the Rigveda. It has been used as a given name in India for centuries and remains popular in modern times, especially among Hindu families. The name also gave rise to the river Ravi in South Asia.
Where Ravi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ravi” around the world
Where Ravi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Ravi
Names that share Ravi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anjali, Priya, Maya, Neha, Sanya, Aditi, Akasha, Ananda, Anika, Asha, Brinda, Chanda, Chandra, Danya, Farrah, Indira, Isha, Jala, Kali, Kamala, Keya, Leela, Maha, Meena, Meera, Neela, Nila, Nisha, Ranee, Rani, Reena, Reya, Samya, Shanta, Shanti, Shreya, Sona, Sonali, Sury, Tanaya, Taniya, Uma, Veda, Yara, Aarti, Aasha, Akila, Aneesha, Anjuli, Archana, Aruna, Ashya, Avanti, Baya, Deepa, Devani, Devi, Dhara, Dharma, Gita, Indra, Iniya, Janani, Janvi, Kalinda, Karna, Kavita, Khara, Kriti, Krupa, Latika, Manya, Meenakshi, Megha, Meghana, Mikka, Naira, Nirvi, Nyana, Pria, Risha, Saachi, Samadhi, Sameera, Sanah, Sapna, Sarayu, Sarika, Satya, Seema, Shama, Sharma, Sheela, Sherin, Shilpa, Siddhi, Sita, Srinidhi, Sruthi, Sunita, Tamari, Tani, Teja, Tulsi, Veena, Veera, Yashica, Yuvia, Zahari, Ziara, Aasia, Akela, Amala, Amika, Anavi, Anu, Arti, Ashika, Azula, Chandi, Chanika, Deepika, Deva, Divisha, Gayatri, Geeta, Heena, Hena, Janaki, Juvia, Kalyani, Karmah, Khia, Krithika, Lalita, Latha, Lavanya, Makara, Mala, Malini, Mallika, Mulani, Nalini, Navany, Nikitha, Nilani, Nira, Nitasha, Nysha, Poonam, Rahi, Ramani, Raveena, Rekha, Ritu, Ruchi, Sadira, Sakshi, Sani, Seri, Shila, Shweta, Suriya, Tahara, Tamina, Tarika, Thara, Yashna, Kanda, Mekala, Monai, Sharmila, Solai, Aahna, Ahsha, Ajaya, Ajna, Alka, Amritha, Anaka, Aneeka, Aneri, Anitha, Anjani, Anjoli, Anokhi, Arijana, Arita, Ashwini, Avisha, Ayira, Bhakti, Bhavana, Chamika, Chandrika, Deyani, Dhana, Gowri, Hara, Harika, Hema, Kalika, Kamina, Kanitra, Karuna, Kashi, Kaveri, Kavitha, Kayal, Kosha, Kripa, Krisna, Kumari, Kushi, Lalitha, Madhavi, Maitri, Minal, Mitali, Mitra, Mohini, Moksha, Nalina, Navani, Naveena, Navil, Neeta, Niari, Nikira, Nitara, Oviya, Piya, Purvi, Rasa, Rashika, Rewa, Rmoni, Rupa, Sadhana, Sakira, Sanjna, Savita, Savreen, Seva, Sham, Shantika, Shital, Simrin, Smita, Soni, Sri, Sujata, Sunya, Surabhi, Svara, Tamani, Tamasha, Torsha, Usha, Venba, Vinaya, Vinisha
Brothers: Arjun, Vijay, Amit, Sanjay, Deepak, Ajay, Akash, Amar, Anish, Ashwin, Dev, Jai, Kamal, Karan, Kavin, Krish, Krishna, Neel, Om, Rahul, Raj, Raja, Rohit, Sachin, Sameer, Shia, Surya, Taj, Ved, Veer, Vishal, Agam, Amrit, Anant, Arjan, Ashish, Hari, Kavi, Krishan, Kush, Manish, Manu, Navin, Rajah, Rajan, Rajeev, Rajon, Rohaan, Rohin, Sagar, Shah, Siddhartha, Sohum, Sriram, Tej, Vikas, Vilas, Virat, Vraj, Yug, Abhi, Alok, Ananth, Anival, Anup, Arun, Ashok, Aum, Bhavik, Deep, Gurman, Harish, Jivan, Kailash, Kalai, Kalyan, Kannan, Karthikeya, Kavari, Ketan, Khani, Kirtan, Kumar, Mahesh, Makar, Manoj, Mayur, Mithran, Mohan, Nalin, Nishan, Nivan, Parag, Praveen, Rohith, Saket, Shivan, Soma, Sumeet, Vayu, Vignesh, Vineet, Yogi, Guhan, Nevaan, Samik, Aarvik, Ajeet, Akaash, Arul, Dhani, Ganesh, Hairo, Jaan, Jag, Jahon, Janard, Jigar, Kapil, Kaveer, Keval, Kito, Krishay, Manas, Mani, Nakari, Navari, Parv, Praneeth, Raam, Raji, Ranjit, Saban, Samier, Sanjiv, Savan, Shayon, Srihari, Tahji, Venkat
