Levi
Levi is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “joined, attached, pledged in harmony.” It ranked #12 in the United States in 2025. A biblical name borne by the third son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the priestly tribe of Levi.
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how do you pronounce Levi?
LEE-vy
where does the name Levi come from?
From the Hebrew לֵוִי, built on a root meaning to join or to attach. Genesis supplies the gloss directly: Leah names her third son Levi in the hope that her husband will now be joined to her, so the name records a wish about a relationship rather than a quality of the child.
The Levites held special religious responsibilities in ancient Israel, serving as temple priests and attendants.
how popular is this name?
Levi has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #12 in 2021, and ranked #12 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #12 |
| 2024 | #12 |
| 2023 | #12 |
| 2022 | #12 |
| 2021 | #12 |
| 2020 | #18 |
| 2019 | #25 |
| 2018 | #33 |
| 2017 | #35 |
| 2016 | #42 |
| 2010 | #70 |
| 2000 | #172 |
| 1990 | #180 |
| 1980 | #226 |
| 1970 | #678 |
| 1960 | #587 |
| 1950 | #485 |
| 1940 | #453 |
| 1930 | #421 |
| 1920 | #375 |
| 1910 | #299 |
| 1900 | #199 |
| 1890 | #180 |
| 1880 | #118 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Levi fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Levi
The tribe of Levi became Israel's priestly line, exempt from territorial inheritance because their inheritance was the priesthood itself — which is why Levite remains a distinct category in Jewish practice. The name reached wider modern use through Levi Strauss, the Bavarian immigrant who patented riveted denim trousers in San Francisco in 1873.
what are the nicknames and variants of Levi?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Levi?
- Levi Strauss (founder of Levi's jeans)
- Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan character)
what names are similar to Levi?
what names go well with Levi?
Sibling names that share Levi's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Levi
What does the name Levi mean?
Levi means “joined, attached, pledged in harmony”.
What is the origin of the name Levi?
Levi comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Levy, Lévi and Lewi.
How popular is the name Levi?
Levi ranked #12 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2021, at #12, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Levi a boy or girl name?
Levi is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Levi?
Levi is pronounced LEE-vy, with 2 syllables.
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