Xavi is a short form of the Catalan name Xavier, which means "new house" or "bright." It originates from the Catalan surname Xavier, which was derived from the Basque phrase Etxeverri, meaning "new house." The name Xavier has been popular in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries for centuries. In recent years, it has gained popularity internationally due to its unique sound and meaning. Some famous people named Xavi include the Spanish football player Xavier Hernández Creus, also known as Xavi, who played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Xavi is a unique and uncommon name, with only six babies given this name being born in the United States each year on average between 2012 and 2021. This small number of births highlights the rarity of the name Xavi in the U.S., making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for an uncommon name for their child. Despite its rarity, Xavi has maintained a consistent presence in the American baby naming landscape over the past decade, with no significant fluctuations in popularity from year to year. In total, there have been 60 births of the name Xavi in the U.S. between 2012 and 2021.