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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zahavi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zahavah|Zahed
HebrewBoy↓ Fading

Zahavi

zah-HAH-vee · 3 syllables

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#8268
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#8268
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#7717 in 2023
5yr change
-551 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8268 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Zahavi

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8268

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-551 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Zahavi scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewIsraeliModernRare3-syllableMale-leaningMeaningfulInternationalBright/Light symbolism
Character
radiant brilliancegolden heartluminous spiritwarm generosity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zahavis

innovativeobservantrigorousunconventionalpersistent
STRONG
High confidence

Zahavi is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8268 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -551 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8268 · very rare
Zahavi at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'golden' or 'bright', also used as a surname in Israel. Associated with light and brilliance.
Language root:Hebrew · Modern Israeli
Peak rank:#7717 in 2023
5yr change:-551 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Zahavi (surname)
Common in Israeli culture
Similar Sound
Zavi◈ZahnZane◈Zohar◈Ezra◈
Similar Style
EitanLior◈YosefAsher◈Boaz
Works well with
Lior◈EitanMayaNoa◈Ari◈Tamar◈Yael◈Noam◈
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Eitan
Hebrew · #1121
↑ Rising
Lior◈
Hebrew · #2427
↓ Declining
Yosef
Hebrew · #611
→ Stable
Asher◈
Hebrew · #20
→ Stable
Boaz
Hebrew · #1015
↓ Declining
Noah
Hebrew · #2
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zahavi · Overview
Summary

Zahavi is a Hebrew boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8268 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Zahavi carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 551 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
zahavi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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