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

Xavi is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Xavi most popular?

Xavi reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 272 births that year. It is currently ranked #1284 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Xavi?

Xavi is currently ranked #1284 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,372 babies since 2005.

Xavi

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#1284▲ 223in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given name Xavier.

Xavi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a short form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria and Arabic roots meaning 'bright, new house' or 'splendid.'

Legendary Spanish footballer Xavi Hernández — widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in football history, the architect of Barcelona's tiki-taka era — single-handedly made this short form globally famous. For soccer fans and parents who love European football culture, Xavi carries a specific kind of brilliance: intelligent, creative, relentlessly precise.

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Popularity Over Time

Xavi has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Xavi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	502	#1769	▼
2010s	1,668	#1279	▲
2000s	202	#5090	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(20 years, 2005–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Xavi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	153	#1284	+35 (29.7%)
2023	118	#1507	+20 (20.4%)
2022	98	#1729	+25 (34.2%)
2021	73	#2039	+13 (21.7%)
2020	60	#2288	-17 (-22.1%)
2019	77	#1933	-14 (-15.4%)
2018	91	#1723	+4 (4.6%)
2017	87	#1778	-35 (-28.7%)
2016	122	#1432	-10 (-7.6%)
2015	132	#1338	-36 (-21.4%)
2014	168	#1136	-51 (-23.3%)
2013	219	#931	-24 (-9.9%)
2012	243	#875	-29 (-10.7%)
2011	272	#809	+15 (5.8%)
2010	257	#833	+142 (123.5%)
2009	115	#1456	+73 (173.8%)
2008	42	#2877	+21 (100.0%)
2007	21	#4633	+3 (16.7%)
2006	18	#5063	+12 (200.0%)
2005	6	#11420	—

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

Xavi as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Xavi has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 2012.

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Frequently Asked

Can Xavi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Xavi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1284. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Xavi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2005–2024) · Methodology