Anvay
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "fearless, without fear".
Name Census estimates that about 238 living Americans carry the first name Anvay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anvay today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anvay births was 2018 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anvay. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anvay with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
238
~ 1 in 1,440,144 Americans
Peak year
2018
30 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,425
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Anvay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anvay from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 148 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anvay remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anvay by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anvay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anvays live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anvay
The given name Anvay has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent during the ancient Vedic period. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "anvaaya," which means "sequence" or "succession." The name carries a connotation of continuity and lineage.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, the concept of "anvaaya" holds significant importance, referring to the unbroken transmission of knowledge from teacher to student through generations. This name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered important links in the perpetuation of sacred traditions or lineages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anvay can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when a scholar named Anvay Bhatta is mentioned in the ancient Indian text, the Mahabharata. Bhatta was a renowned philosopher and teacher who contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Vedic knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anvay. In the 7th century CE, Anvay Sharma was a celebrated Sanskrit grammarian and author of the influential work "Anvaaya-Ratnamala," which explored the intricate rules of Sanskrit grammar and syntax.
During the 12th century, Anvay Pandita was a revered scholar and poet from the Indian state of Odisha. His poetic compositions, known as "Anvay Kavya," were widely acclaimed for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
In more recent times, Anvay Naik (1948-2018) was a renowned Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry, directing critically acclaimed movies such as "Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa" and "Kaash."
Another prominent figure was Anvay Vadehra (1954-2010), an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the leading luxury retail chains in India, "The House of Vadehra."
It is worth noting that while the name Anvay has its origins in Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found usage in various parts of the world, although with varying degrees of popularity.
People
Anvay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anvay as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anvay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anvay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anvay going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,440,144 US residents.
Is Anvay a common name?
We classify Anvay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anvay most popular?
The single biggest year for Anvay was 2018, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anvay is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anvay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anvay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anvay in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anvay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anvay in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anvay can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Anvay?
Find out how many Americans are named Anvay on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.