Declining since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Vaishnavi since 1993
Babies named Vaishnavi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 369 |
| 2010s | 408 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Vaishnavi entered U.S. birth records in 1993 and saw a steady rise in use, peaking in 2012. Since 2009, its popularity has been gradually falling, with a 2025 rank of 7,133 and roughly 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, deriving from the Sanskrit word for a devotee of Vishnu, and is primarily used within South Asian communities. Its trajectory reflects broader naming patterns among first-generation immigrant families, where culturally significant names often see a spike before leveling off as families assimilate.
Vaishnavi is the feminine form of Vaishnava, meaning 'follower of Vishnu' in Sanskrit. Vishnu is a principal deity in Hinduism, and the name Vaishnavi is often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort. The name has been long favored by Hindu families, particularly in South India, and saw a rise in popularity in the United States starting in the 1990s alongside increased South Asian immigration.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vai, Vishnu, Anvi
Variants: Vaishnavie, Vaishnavy, Vaisnavi
Sibling names for Vaishnavi
Names that share Vaishnavi's style, for a brother or sister.
