Ravi Boy

Popularity: #758 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAH-vee / /ˈrɑː.vi/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: Sun; Hindi: One who brings light

Historical & Cultural Background

Ravi is a common name in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'sun'. In Hindu mythology, Ravi is often associated with the sun god Surya. The name is prevalent in various Indian cultures and is used in both religious and secular contexts. It symbolizes brightness and energy, reflecting positive attributes.

Trend Summary

Ravi has maintained steady popularity in the United States, particularly within Indian communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ravee
  • Ravi

International Variants

  • Ravi (Hindi/India)
  • Ravie (English)

Famous people named Ravi

Ravi Shankar was a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer, known for bringing Indian classical music to the Western world.

Ravi Kumar is an Indian politician who has served in various capacities within the government.

Ravi Bopara is an English cricketer who has played for the England national team.

Ravi Teja is a popular Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema.

Fictional characters named Ravi

Ravi is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', serving as a member of the team.

Ravi is a character in the book series 'The Chronicles of Narnia', known for his adventurous spirit.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ravi was first seen in the United States in 1963. Ravi has ranked as high as #1194 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Ravi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ravi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MA 36
34%
FL 18
17%
PA 14
13%
CA 13
12%
NY 9
9%
SC 8
8%
CT 7
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19637
196411
19656
19669
196722
196832
196926
197032
197129
197229
197337
197435
197547
197652
197737
197848
197951
198061
198144
198261
198341
198469
198578
198680
198782
198875
198982
199088
199159
199263
199360
199456
199546
199674
199766
199867
199967
200058
200148
200252
200350
200457
200560
200668
200742
200855
200951
201039
201152
201245
201353
201460
201547
201650
201744
201849
201957
202072
202194
2022119
2023127
2024166