Is Javis a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Javis is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Javis?

JAY-vis · IPA: //ˈdʒeɪ.vɪs//

Javis Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-vis / /ˈdʒeɪ.vɪs/

English; Spanish

Meaning

English: Variant of Jabez; Spanish: Derived from Javier

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Javis is a modern variant that may derive from the name Jabez, which has biblical roots. Jabez is mentioned in the Old Testament as a man who prayed to God for blessings. The name Javier, from which Javis may also derive, has Spanish origins and is associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a prominent missionary. Javis is not widely used historically but reflects contemporary naming trends.

Trend Summary

The name Javis has seen limited use in the United States and is considered a modern variant.

Variants

Jav
Jave

International Variants

Javier (Spanish)
Jabes (Hebrew)

Famous people named Javis

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Fictional characters named Javis

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Sibling Suggestions

Jaden Jaxon Jasper Jett Jules

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Javis was first seen in the United States in 1935. Javis has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Javis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Javis (2000)

State	Births	Share
GA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1935	5
1953	5
1958	6
1962	7
1966	6
1968	5
1969	12
1970	13
1971	8
1972	7
1973	9
1974	13
1975	5
1976	14
1977	13
1978	12
1979	13
1980	18
1981	11
1982	13
1983	13
1984	20
1985	16
1986	22
1987	19
1988	26
1989	27
1990	29
1991	23
1992	27
1993	21
1994	27
1995	22
1996	15
1997	15
1998	23
1999	31
2000	20
2001	14
2002	15
2003	21
2004	23
2005	21
2006	7
2007	13
2008	23
2009	19
2010	26
2011	12
2012	6
2013	13
2014	6
2015	12
2016	8
2017	14
2018	5
2020	6
2021	8