Levi

At a Glance: Name: Levi – Meaning: traditionally 'joined, attached' per the Genesis naming story; true root uncertain – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LEE-vy

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Levi is a Hebrew name, pronounced LEE-vy, traditionally carrying the meaning 'joined, attached' from the Genesis naming story — though the name's true root isn't fully certain. It has a vintage feel. For a parent researching it, that's the core of what you're working with: an old biblical root paired with a vintage-leaning style.

Meaning & Origin of Levi

Meaning: Traditionally 'joined, attached' per the genesis naming story; true root uncertain.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Levi

Phonetic: LEE-vy   IPA: /ˈliːvaɪ/

Popularity of Levi

Levi has held steady near the top of the charts, ranking #12 in 2024 with 9,513 babies given the name, close to its peak of #12 in 2021 with 9,553.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Levi mean?

Traditionally ‘joined, attached’ per the genesis naming story; true root uncertain. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Levi)

How do you pronounce Levi?

Levi is pronounced LEE-vy (IPA: /ˈliːvaɪ/).

Is Levi a popular name right now?

Levi is near its all-time peak (#12 in 2021), ranked #12 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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