UK name, mostly boys
Arvi
An Indian name of unknown origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arvi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Arvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 7 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Arvi. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arvi ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 7 boys were registered as Arvi.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.5% of Arvi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
7 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Arvi
In England and Wales birth records, Arvi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 92.5% of registrations are for boys and 7.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Arvi registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (7 births)
Arvi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,591 in 2019
- 3 girls registered in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Arvi mean?
The name Arvi has its origins in the Finnish language and culture. It is a masculine given name that dates back to the early 20th century in Finland. The name is derived from the Finnish word "arvo," which means "value" or "worth."
In Finland, the name Arvi gained popularity in the early 1900s and was particularly common among Finnish families during that time period. It was often given to boys as a way to express the value and importance placed on them by their parents.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Arvi can be found in the Finnish author Arvi Kivilinna's works, published in the early 1900s. Kivilinna, whose full name was Arvi Aleksanteri Järventaus (1888-1959), was a renowned Finnish novelist and playwright known for his portrayals of rural life in Finland.
Another notable individual named Arvi was Arvi Parviala (1914-1986), a Finnish politician who served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland from 1975 to 1979. Parviala was a prominent figure in Finnish politics and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during the latter half of the 20th century.
In the field of sports, Arvi Vartia (1935-2012) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 4x10 km relay event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Moving to the arts, Arvi Kivimaa (1904-1984) was a Finnish sculptor and graphic artist known for his modernist works. His sculptures and graphic designs were widely acclaimed and can be found in various collections throughout Finland.
Finally, Arvi Lindberg (1889-1958) was a Finnish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland from 1936 to 1938. He played a significant role in shaping Finland's foreign policy during the turbulent years leading up to World War II.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Arvi, which has its roots in the Finnish language and culture, and carries connotations of value and worth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arvi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Arvi in England and Wales, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arvi, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arvi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3333 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4011 | 20 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Arvi
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Arvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arvi was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Arvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 7 babies registered as Arvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arvi?
An Indian name of unknown origin and meaning.
How many people are called Arvi in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Arvi 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.