Janvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Janvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janvi today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janvi births was 2011 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janvi. 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
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
2011
27 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,361
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Janvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janvi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 188 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Janvi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janvi 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 Janvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Janvi, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janvi
The name Janvi originated from the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages in the world, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient times. It is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit words "jan" meaning life and "vi" meaning divine or sacred. Therefore, the name Janvi can be interpreted as "sacred life" or "divine life".
The earliest recorded use of the name Janvi dates back to the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was mentioned as a name of a goddess or a celestial being. The name gained popularity in various regions of India and was embraced by different communities and cultures within the country.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Janvi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE. She is credited with composing several literary works and contributing to the preservation of Sanskrit literature during that era.
Another notable figure in history with the name Janvi was a prominent musician and dancer who lived in the 16th century CE during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. She was renowned for her exceptional skills in classical Indian music and dance forms and performed at the royal courts of the time.
In the 18th century, there was a Janvi who was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights in India. She worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women, challenging the existing societal norms and gender roles.
During the 19th century, a Janvi was a renowned artist and painter from the Bengal region of India. Her works were highly acclaimed and represented the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region through her artistry.
In the early 20th century, a Janvi was a celebrated writer and novelist who wrote extensively on themes of social justice, feminism, and the struggles of the marginalized communities in India. Her literary works were instrumental in raising awareness and sparking discussions on important societal issues.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Janvi throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the richness of the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Janvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janvi 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 756,632 US residents.
Is Janvi a common name?
We classify Janvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 458 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Janvi was 2011, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janvi is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Janvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janvi 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.