Envi
A variant spelling of the French name Envy, meaning "envious" or "jealous".
Name Census estimates that about 101 living Americans carry the first name Envi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Envi today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Envi births was 2012 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Envi. 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.
People living today
101
~ 1 in 3,393,607 Americans
Peak year
2012
14 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,964
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Envi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Envi 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 65 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Envi 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 Envi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Envi
The name Envi is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. It is derived from the word "envi," which means "request" or "petition." The name was often given to children as a symbolic expression of the parents' desire for their child to lead a life filled with blessings and fulfilled wishes.
In Hindu mythology, the name Envi is associated with the concept of divine intervention and the granting of prayers. It is said that the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity, was often invoked through the utterance of the name Envi, as it symbolized the act of humbly seeking her blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Envi can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Rigveda, which is believed to have been composed between 1700 and 1100 BCE. In this sacred Hindu scripture, the name is mentioned in a hymn dedicated to the god Indra, who was celebrated for his ability to grant wishes and fulfill desires.
Throughout history, the name Envi has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest known was Envi Sharma (c. 300 BCE), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Mauryan Empire, whose treatises on ethics and morality were widely studied in ancient India.
In the 8th century CE, Envi Acharya was a revered Buddhist monk and teacher who played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. His teachings and writings were instrumental in shaping the philosophical and spiritual landscape of the region.
During the medieval period, Envi Raghunath (1475-1550) was a celebrated poet and Sanskrit scholar from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. His works, which included epic poems and devotional hymns, were widely acclaimed for their literary brilliance and spiritual depth.
In more recent times, Envi Krishnan (1925-2008) was an influential Indian politician and social activist who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and empowerment. She held prominent positions in the Indian government and was widely respected for her tireless efforts in promoting gender equality.
Another notable figure was Envi Malhotra (1937-2021), an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
People
Envi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Envi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Envi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Envi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Envi 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 3,393,607 US residents.
Is Envi a common name?
We classify Envi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Envi most popular?
The single biggest year for Envi was 2012, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Envi is about 12 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 Envi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Envi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Envi 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.
Is Envi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Envi 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 Envi 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 share the name Envi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.