Declining since 2008, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Tanvi since 1980
Babies named Tanvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 862 |
| 2010s | 982 |
| 2020s | 263 |
Meaning & origin
Tanvi entered U.S. naming records in 1980, a relatively recent addition reflecting immigration patterns from India. Its popularity peaked in 2009, a year when the name reached its highest usage among American parents. Since 2008, however, its trajectory has been falling, with a current rank of 3,975 in 2025. About 1 in 44,646 girls born today are named Tanvi, a rarity that appeals to families seeking a distinctive name with cultural resonance. The name is most common in Texas, which has a large Indian-American population. Tanvi's sound and spelling fit comfortably into English while maintaining a clear Sanskrit origin, a balance that has helped it endure in multicultural communities.
Tanvi is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India. It is possibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'tanvī' meaning 'slender' or 'delicate', often associated with the goddess Parvati in Hindu tradition. The name has been in modern use in the United States since the 1980s, largely within families of Indian descent.
Where Tanvi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny
Variants: Tanvee, Tanvy
Sibling names for Tanvi
Names that share Tanvi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Anika, Priya, Riya, Saanvi, Shreya, Anila, Anshika, Laasya, Medha, Meghna, Prachi, Ridhi, Suhani, Akshita, Hanvika, Parnika, Sakshi, Samhitha, Samyuktha, Saumya, Sharanya, Smriti, Soumya, Vanshika, Varshini, Anushree, Pranathi, Pranika, Rishita, Sanskriti, Shivangi, Sonika, Tanvika, Vedanshi
Brothers: Arjun, Aryan, Krishna, Rohan, Vikram, Rohit, Shourya, Tarun, Anurag, Kaushik, Nihar, Pratyush, Sarthak, Sharvil, Abhiraj, Ekansh, Ruthvik, Shashank
