Kashvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliance" or "brightness".
Name Census estimates that about 544 living Americans carry the first name Kashvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kashvi today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashvi births was 2023 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashvi. 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 Kashvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
544
~ 1 in 630,063 Americans
Peak year
2023
50 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,142
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kashvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashvi 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 296 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kashvi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashvi 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 Kashvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kashvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Kashvi, while Illinois, Georgia, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kashvi
The name Kashvi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kashvi," which means "brilliant" or "shining." This name has been in use for centuries, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kashvi can be found in the Rigveda, one of the most ancient Indian scriptures dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this sacred text, the name is mentioned in connection with various deities and celestial beings, highlighting its association with brilliance and divinity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kashvi. One such figure is Kashvi Devi, a prominent Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 16th century CE. She was revered for her spiritual teachings and her contributions to the Bhakti movement, a devotional tradition that emphasized love and devotion to the divine.
Another notable Kashvi was Kashvi Pandit, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.
In the realm of literature, Kashvi Prasad Saxena was a renowned Hindi poet and writer who lived from 1890 to 1963. His works explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Moving into more modern times, Kashvi Maharaj was a prominent spiritual leader and teacher who lived from 1925 to 2008. She played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement, which emphasizes principles of peace, spirituality, and self-transformation.
While the name Kashvi has ancient roots and historical significance, it has also maintained its popularity in contemporary times, with many families choosing to name their children Kashvi in honor of its rich heritage and meaning.
People
Kashvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kashvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 544 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashvi 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 630,063 US residents.
Is Kashvi a common name?
We classify Kashvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashvi was 2023, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashvi is about 10 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 Kashvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashvi 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 Kashvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashvi 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 Kashvi 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 have the name Kashvi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.