Navi
Every Navi since 1999 — 2,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Navi
Navi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,255 in 2025 with 179 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 2,031 American babies have been named Navi — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 249 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Navi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Navi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 179 | #1,255 | 70 | #2,102 |
| 2024 | 147 | #1,489 | 60 | #2,361 |
| 2023 | 176 | #1,300 | 67 | #2,167 |
| 2022 | 158 | #1,427 | 47 | #2,782 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1,448 | 35 | #3,341 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1,747 | 28 | #3,782 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,910 | 32 | #3,542 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,266 | 22 | #4,564 |
| 2017 | 72 | #2,502 | 14 | #6,241 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,471 | 8 | #9,425 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,333 | 10 | #7,878 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,900 | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,064 | 8 | #9,401 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,932 | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,678 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,135 | 8 | #9,409 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,259 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,352 | — | — |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,993 | — | — |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,398 | 10 | #7,836 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,707 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,429 | 7 | #9,641 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,518 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,884 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,063 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,810 | 6 | #9,942 |
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Famous people named Navi
- Navi Pillay Lawyer · b. 1941
- Navi Rawat Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Navi in 2025?
Navi ranked #1,255 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 179 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Navi?
2,031 babies have been named Navi in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Navi most popular?
Navi peaked in 2025, when 249 newborns received the name.
Is Navi a boy or girl name?
Navi is used for both: about 77% of babies named Navi have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Navi rising or falling?
Navi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Navi?
Well-known people named Navi include Navi Pillay (lawyer), Navi Rawat (actor).