Modern invented name, possibly meaning life or bird
Jatavis is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ja-' with the name Tavis. While it does not have a singular ancient etymology, it is often associated with the Scottish name Tavis (a variant of Thomas meaning 'twin') or the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird'.
Less common today
Jatavis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,737 in 2000.
NFL linebacker
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
