Declining since 2021, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Urvi since 1988
Babies named Urvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Urvi entered the U.S. naming record in 1988 and saw its greatest use in 2020, when it ranked highest. Since 2021, its trajectory has been slowly falling. The name is most common in California, reflecting its cultural ties to the Indian American community. With 1 in 84,593 girls receiving the name in 2025, Urvi remains a distinctive choice rooted in Hindu tradition, where it evokes the personification of the earth.
Derived from Sanskrit उर्वी (urvī), meaning 'wide, extensive' and used to refer to the earth. In Hindu epic tradition, Urvi is a name for Sita, the consort of Rama, and for the earth goddess. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly among Hindu families, and gained modest popularity in the English-speaking world starting in the late 20th century.
Where Urvi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Urvi
Names that share Urvi's style, for a brother or sister.
