Lavi is a modern Hebrew name that means "lion"; the word appears in the Bible as a poetic term for the animal, and the name is popular in Israel today. Its short, open sound makes it easy to use in English alongside names like Levi and Ari. Lavi is rare in the United States but rising: it moved from number 4510 in 2024 to number 2740 in 2025, its highest rank so far.