Sun
Derived from the Sanskrit word for the sun, Ravi is a name of great significance in Hindu culture. It represents the solar deity Surya, symbolizing light, vitality, and the source of life. While widely recognized globally due to famous sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, it remains a distinctive and rare choice in the United States.
About 160 boys were named Ravi in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World-renowned sitar player and composer
American jazz saxophonist
Main character in the Disney Channel series Jessie · Jessie
English international cricketer
Indian-born Canadian-American Christian apologist
The same feel as Ravi — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
