Is Navi a boy's or girl's name?

Navi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 389 recorded births.

When was Navi most popular?

Navi reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 176 births that year. It is currently ranked #1485 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Navi?

Navi is currently ranked #1485 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,393 babies since 2000.

Navi

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1485▼ 186in 2024

Meaning & Origin

GPS receiver; satellite navigation system

Navi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'pleasant' or 'beautiful,' from the Hebrew naïve. It also gained cultural resonance as the name of the fairy guide in Nintendo's beloved video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Navi guides the hero through his quest.

For gaming families, Navi carries the warmth of a loyal companion and guide. Beyond that, the Hebrew meaning is genuinely lovely — simple, positive, and easy to carry through a lifetime. A name that works at the Shabbat table and in a video game alike.

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Popularity Over Time

Navi climbed 4944 spots in the last 20 years — from #6429 to #1485.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Navi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	745	#1481	▲
2010s	528	#3819	▲
2000s	120	#10341	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Navi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	147	#1485	-29 (-16.5%)
2023	176	#1299	+18 (11.4%)
2022	158	#1427	+9 (6.0%)
2021	149	#1447	+34 (29.6%)
2020	115	#1747	+10 (9.5%)
2019	105	#1909	+24 (29.6%)
2018	81	#2266	+9 (12.5%)
2017	72	#2501	-2 (-2.7%)
2016	74	#2471	+25 (51.0%)
2015	49	#3333	+10 (25.6%)
2014	39	#3900	+2 (5.4%)
2013	37	#4064	+8 (27.6%)
2012	29	#4931	+5 (20.8%)
2011	24	#5676	+6 (33.3%)
2010	18	#7135	+5 (38.5%)
2009	13	#9259	0
2008	13	#9351	-3 (-18.8%)
2007	16	#7991	-1 (-5.9%)
2006	17	#7398	+4 (30.8%)
2005	13	#8707	-6 (-31.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Navi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Navi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 389 births since 1999.

#2352

Current rank

389

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Navi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Navi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1485. As a boy's name, it ranks #2352.

Navi has two lives

Navi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology