Javi
Javi is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
New house.
Origin and history
Javi is a diminutive of Javier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house'. Traditionally used as an affectionate short form, it has increasingly seen independent use as a given name in the United States. Its recent growth in birth registrations reflects a broader trend toward using short, friendly diminutives as legal names.
Popularity in the United States
650 babies in the United States have been named Javi since 1880. It ranks #4026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1573.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.4 %)
- CA (33.1 %)
- IL (6 %)
- NY (6 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 237 |
| 2020-2029 | 354 |
Fun facts
- While historically used strictly as a nickname for Javier, Javi has steadily risen as a standalone given name in recent years.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Basque place name Etxeberria, combining words for house and new.