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Sanvi

सान्वीSAHN-vee · Goddess Lakshmi; also a name for the deity associated with knowledge and learning.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,410
Babies named in 2025
74
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 21,720 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #2,410 for girls today.

Popularity of Sanvi since 2003

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

407911920102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s250
2010s901
2020s375

Meaning & origin

Sanvi entered U.S. naming records in 2003, a relatively recent addition that quickly found an audience. It reached its peak rank of 2410 in 2011, after which it began a gradual decline; by 2025, its rank remained 2410 but with a falling trajectory since 2012. The name is especially popular in states like Washington, New Jersey, and Illinois. While still uncommon nationally at around 1 in 21,720 births in 2025, Sanvi has established a steady presence among families seeking a name with Sanskrit roots and a modern feel.

Sanvi is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word meaning 'goddess Lakshmi' or 'knowledge.' It is a modern name that has gained popularity in India and among the Indian diaspora since the early 2000s. The name is often chosen for its auspicious associations in Hindu culture.

Where Sanvi is most popular

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

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Sanvi” around the world

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

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: San, Anvi

Sibling names for Sanvi

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

Sisters: Aanya, Ishita, Myra, Riya, Sara

Brothers: Aarav, Ishaan, Reyansh, Vivaan, Yash

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sanvi mean?
Sanvi means 'Goddess Lakshmi' or 'knowledge' in Sanskrit.
How popular is the name Sanvi?
As of 2025, Sanvi ranks 2410 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 21,720 girls given the name that year.
Is Sanvi a boy or girl name?
Sanvi is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.