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UK girl's name

Anvita

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sacred scripture" or "blessed verse".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anvita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anvita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.

This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2005 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Anvita. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anvita ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Anvita.
  • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anvita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4736

2015

Births in 2015

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

5 births

Estimated living

32

2026

Meaning

What does Anvita mean?

The name Anvita has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India that dates back thousands of years. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "anvi," which means "following" or "inquiring." The name is believed to have been used in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, suggesting its historical significance in Indian culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anvita can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Hindu epic that is considered one of the longest poems in the world. In the text, Anvita is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi, indicating its usage as a name for wise and learned individuals.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Anvita. One prominent example is Anvita Anil, an Indian singer-songwriter born in 1983, who has gained recognition for her work in the Indian music industry. Another notable individual is Anvita Dutt Guptan, an Indian film director and screenwriter born in 1972, known for her contributions to Bollywood films.

In the realm of literature, Anvita Bajpai, an Indian poet and writer born in 1969, has made a name for herself with her poetic works and literary contributions. Additionally, Anvita Sharma, an Indian classical dancer born in 1962, has gained recognition for her expertise in Kathak, one of the major classical dance forms of India.

Moving back in time, Anvita Devi, born in 1675, was a renowned female poet and writer who lived during the Mughal era in India. Her works, which included poetry and prose, were highly regarded and celebrated during her lifetime.

The name Anvita has a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, ranging from literature and the arts to religion and philosophy. Its Sanskrit roots and historical references in ancient texts highlight its enduring significance and connection to the rich tapestry of Indian culture.

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Popularity

Anvita over time

The chart below shows babies named Anvita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Anvita, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Anvita
01345200520102015

Decades

Anvita by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anvita was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4686 25 6
2000s #4661 7 2

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FAQ

Anvita: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anvita in the UK right now?

In 2015, Anvita was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Anvita most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Anvita in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anvita?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sacred scripture" or "blessed verse".

How many people are called Anvita in the UK?

A total of 32 babies have been registered as Anvita across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.