At a glance
- In short
- Stav is a unisex Greek name pronounced as stahv.
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#12,491)
- Babies in 2009 (boys)
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- Last recorded 2008 (#17,504)Peak #13,154 in 2000
- Peak (boys)
- #7,245 in 2003
- First recorded
- 1997 (as a girl name; 2001 as a boy name)
Meaning of Stav
Stav is a unisex name of Greek origin, pronounced as stahv (/stɑːv/). It is a short and unique name that can be used for both boys and girls. The name Stavros is a variation of Stav and has the same meaning. In terms of popularity, Stav has had some occurrences in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2009 and 9 occurrences in 2003. While it may not be a commonly used name, its rarity adds to its appeal for parents looking for something distinctive.
How to pronounce Stav
- Pronounced stahv /stɑːv/
Popularity of Stav in the U.S.
Stav was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #12,491 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,245 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 1997, as a girl name, and was last recorded as one in 2008, at #17,504.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 2001–2009 3 rows
Notable people named Stav
- Stav Shaffir is an Israeli politician and former Knesset member known for leading social justice protests and the Green Party.
- Stav Nahmani is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bnei Yehuda.
- Stav Strashko is an Israeli model and actress who became the first openly transgender actress nominated for an Ophir Award for Best Actress for her role in Flawless.