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Anvi

अन्वीAHN-vee · One who is followed; also a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,643
Babies named in 2025
126
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 12,756 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2001

Rising since 2001, #1,643 for girls today.

Popularity of Anvi since 2000

Babies named Anvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4284126200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s226
2010s704
2020s489

Meaning & origin

Anvi is a Sanskrit feminine name that entered U.S. records in 2000 and has been steadily rising in popularity since 2001. In 2025 it ranked 1643rd nationally, with an incidence of about 1 in 12,756 girls. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating continued growth. The name is most common in Washington, New Jersey, and Michigan. Anvi is especially favored in Hindu families for its connection to the goddess Lakshmi, blending spiritual significance with a modern, appealing sound.

Anvi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'anvī' meaning 'one who is followed' or 'following'. It is also associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and fortune. The name has gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora in recent decades.

Where Anvi is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

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Anvi” around the world

Where Anvi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    4

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Anvi

Sibling names for Anvi

Names that share Anvi's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Anvi mean?
Anvi means 'one who is followed' and is also a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
How popular is the name Anvi?
In 2025, Anvi ranked 1643rd in the United States, with approximately 1 in every 12,756 girls given that name.
Is Anvi a girl name?
Yes, Anvi is primarily used as a feminine name.