New house or bright
Zavi is often used as a diminutive of Xavier, which originates from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house'. It is also sometimes associated with the Arabic name Zahavi, meaning 'gold', or Zavi meaning 'bright'.
Less common today
Zavi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,730 in 2023.
Legendary Spanish footballer and manager, often called Xavi
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
