Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Maanvi since 2008
Babies named Maanvi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maanvi's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Maanvi is a relatively recent arrival in American naming records, first appearing in the Social Security data in 2008. Despite its short history in the United States, the name carries deep roots in Hindu culture as an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi. Its usage has grown steadily, reaching a peak in 2023, though it remains uncommon: 1 in every 114,805 baby girls receives the name as of 2025. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting it maintains a consistent niche among families seeking a meaningful Sanskrit name. No top states have recorded significant clustering, reflecting its broad but sparse adoption. Maanvi's etymology, derived from the Sanskrit root 'maan' (honor), gives it a dignified resonance that appeals to parents valuing tradition and cultural heritage.
Maanvi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'maan' meaning honor or respect. In Hindu tradition, it is an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu and deity of prosperity. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly in North Indian communities, though its modern usage outside the subcontinent remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maan, Manu
Variants: Manvi, Maanvika
Sibling names for Maanvi
Names that share Maanvi's style, for a brother or sister.
