Rising since 2000, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Vishwa since 2000
Babies named Vishwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 82 |
| 2010s | 5 | 121 |
| 2020s | 0 | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Vishwa entered U.S. naming records in 2000 and has been steadily rising in use, reaching its peak rank of 5,208 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 94,893 newborns were named Vishwa, reflecting growing interest in names of Sanskrit origin. The name is most popular in states like California, where diverse naming traditions thrive. Its spiritual and philosophical resonance, tied to the concept of the universe, gives it a timeless appeal among families seeking meaningful names with deep cultural roots.
Vishwa derives from the Sanskrit word विश्व (viśva), meaning 'all, every, whole, universe'. In Hindu tradition, it is an epithet of Lord Vishnu and appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama (the thousand names of Vishnu). The name has been used across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, both as a given name and as part of compound names like Vishwanath.
Where Vishwa is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vish
Variants: Vishva
Sibling names for Vishwa
Names that share Vishwa's style, for a brother or sister.
