Ravi
Ravi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Sun.
Origin and history
Ravi is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin that means 'sun'. In Hindu tradition, Ravi is a solar deity representing light and life. In the United States, the name has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,605 babies in the United States have been named Ravi since 1880. It ranks #2135 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1238.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- NY (23.7 %)
- NJ (15.2 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- MA (8.1 %)
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 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 397 |
| 1980-1990 | 673 |
| 1990-2000 | 646 |
| 2000-2010 | 541 |
| 2010-2019 | 496 |
| 2020-2029 | 739 |
Famous people named Ravi
- Ravi Shankar: musician, composer
- Ravi Kapoor: actor, director
Fun facts
- Ravi is directly associated with the sun god Surya in Vedic traditions.
- The name's simple phonetic structure makes it easily recognizable and pronounced across many languages.