Vibha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning radiant or brilliant.
Name Census estimates that about 576 living Americans carry the first name Vibha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vibha today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vibha births was 2022 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vibha. 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
576
~ 1 in 595,060 Americans
Peak year
2022
51 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,865
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Vibha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vibha 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 254 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vibha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vibha 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 Vibha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vibhas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Washington recorded the most babies named Vibha, while New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vibha
The name Vibha is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the Sanskrit word "vibhā," meaning "radiance" or "splendor," the name reflects a sense of beauty and luminosity. It is often associated with Hindu mythology and culture, where it carries symbolic significance.
In ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, the name is often used as an epithet for various deities, such as Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, who is celebrated for her divine radiance and beauty. The name is also mentioned in several Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, as a symbol of divine feminine energy and grace.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vibha can be found in the epic poem Ramayana, where it is mentioned as the name of a princess from the kingdom of Kekeya. The princess, known for her beauty and virtue, was sought after by many princes, including Rama, the central figure of the epic.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vibha. One such figure was Vibha Maurya (c. 3rd century BCE), a powerful empress of the Mauryan Empire, known for her political acumen and influence during the reign of her husband, Emperor Ashoka.
Another prominent figure was Vibha Devi Aishwarya (c. 11th century CE), a Rajput princess and warrior from the Chauhan dynasty. She was renowned for her bravery and military prowess, leading armies against invading forces and defending her kingdom with great valor.
In more recent times, Vibha Bhalla (born 1950) is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer, renowned for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Odissi dance form. Her performances and teachings have earned her numerous accolades and recognition worldwide.
Vibha Pingle (born 1947) is an acclaimed Indian scientist and the first woman director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Her pioneering work in nuclear physics and her contributions to the development of India's nuclear program have earned her numerous honors and awards.
Vibha Galhotra (born 1969) is an Indian environmentalist and activist, known for her efforts in promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Nari Shakti Puraskar, for her outstanding work in empowering women and communities.
People
Vibha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vibha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vibha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vibha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 576 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vibha 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 595,060 US residents.
Is Vibha a common name?
We classify Vibha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 582 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vibha most popular?
The single biggest year for Vibha was 2022, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vibha is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vibha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vibha 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.