Jovi
How to say it: JOH-vee · /ˈdʒoʊvi/
Modern diminutive likely derived from Jove (Jupiter) or jovial; connotes joyfulness. Used as a standalone modern coinage.
Jovi was the 395th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 294 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #229 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #395 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 294 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,057 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #229 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Jovi found its strongest moment in the 2020s. Still at that peak, it looks ready to climb further in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Bright and airy with a breathy finish, Jovi feels gentle and creative in two quick beats. Jolie matches its spirit as a companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jovi is about 1 in 170.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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