Anvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray" or "beam of light".
Name Census estimates that about 1,283 living Americans carry the first name Anvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anvi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anvi births was 2018 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anvi. 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.
Key insights
- • Anvi is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 267,151 Americans
Peak year
2018
89 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,301
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Anvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anvi 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 704 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anvi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anvi 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 Anvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Anvi, while Virginia, Michigan, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 48 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anvi
The name Anvi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "anvi," which means "to follow" or "to pursue." This linguistic root suggests that the name Anvi may have been associated with someone who was diligent, persistent, or steadfast in their endeavors.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the name Anvi is mentioned as a feminine form of the name Anu, which was often used to refer to the Cosmic Soul or the Divine Essence. This connection implies that the name Anvi may have held spiritual or philosophical significance in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anvi can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, dated to around 1500-1200 BCE. In this sacred text, Anvi is mentioned as the name of a celestial being or a deity associated with the celestial realm.
Throughout history, the name Anvi has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Anvi Devi (born c. 1545), a Hindu mystic and saint from the Indian state of Rajasthan, revered for her spiritual teachings and devotional poetry.
2. Anvi Holmquist (1920-2012), a Swedish writer and journalist known for her work in children's literature and her advocacy for children's rights.
3. Anvi Mehta (born 1985), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.
4. Anvi Paudyal (born 1994), a Nepali singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Nepali folk music with contemporary genres.
5. Anvi Vijay (born 1988), an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several successful Tamil and Telugu language films.
While the name Anvi has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, its popularity has ebbed and flowed across different cultures and time periods. However, its deep-rooted connections to ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions have ensured that the name retains a sense of heritage and cultural significance, particularly in regions with strong ties to the Indian subcontinent.
People
Anvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anvi 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
Anvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,283 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anvi 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 267,151 US residents.
Is Anvi a common name?
We classify Anvi as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Anvi was 2018, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anvi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Anvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anvi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.