Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jhanvi since 2001
Babies named Jhanvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Jhanvi is a modern feminine name of Sanskrit origin, ultimately referring to the river Ganges. It first entered U.S. birth records in 2001 and experienced a peak in popularity in 2020. Since 2019, its usage has been falling: in 2025 it ranked 14,942 with a 1-in-321,453 birth rate. The variant Jhanvi, along with other spellings like Janvi and Jahnavi, reflects the broader trend of Indian names gaining visibility in the United States.
Jhanvi is a modern spelling variant of the name Janvi, which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jahnavi,' a name for the river Ganges. According to Hindu mythology, Jahnavi is the daughter of King Jahnu, who swallowed and later released the river. The spelling Jhanvi emerged in the late 20th century, influenced by phonetic transliteration and regional preferences in India.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jhanu, Jhan
Sibling names for Jhanvi
Names that share Jhanvi's style, for a brother or sister.
