Declining since 2012, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Dhruvi since 2002
Babies named Dhruvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Dhruvi first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2002, a relatively recent entry that reflects the growing influence of Indian names in the American naming landscape. As a feminine counterpart to Dhruv, it carries the symbolic weight of the Sanskrit 'dhruva,' meaning 'steadfast' or 'the pole star,' a celestial point of constancy. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, with a rank of 14,942 in 2025 indicating a decline in usage since 2012. Though no top states were recorded, its trajectory suggests a niche but enduring presence among families valuing Indian heritage and modern femininity.
Dhruvi is the feminine form of Dhruv, a Sanskrit name meaning 'steadfast' or 'the pole star'. In Hindu mythology, Dhruva was a devotee of Vishnu who became the pole star. The feminine Dhruvi emerged as a modern usage, particularly in India, during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dhru, Dhrivi
Variants: Dhruvika
Sibling names for Dhruvi
Names that share Dhruvi's style, for a brother or sister.
