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UK girl's name

Charvi

A feminine Hindu name meaning beautiful or lovely.

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.

Charvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 8 births.

This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2006 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 77 living people in the UK are called Charvi. 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

  • Charvi ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 8 girls were registered as Charvi.
  • About 77 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2006

8 births

Estimated living

77

2026

Meaning

What does Charvi mean?

The name Charvi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "charvi," which means "a beautiful woman" or "one who is charming and attractive." This suggests that the name was originally given to girls who were perceived as embodying grace, charm, and beauty.

The earliest recorded use of the name Charvi can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly in Indian mythology and folklore. One notable mention is in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem, where Charvi is the name of a celestial nymph renowned for her enchanting beauty.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Charvi. One of the earliest recorded instances is Charvi Gupta (born around 850 CE), who was a renowned scholar and poet during the Pala Empire in ancient India. Her collection of poems, titled "Charvi-Kavya," was widely celebrated for its poetic excellence and literary merit.

Another notable figure was Charvi Devi (1432-1508), a Rajput princess from the medieval Indian kingdom of Mewar. She was renowned for her courage, intelligence, and diplomatic skills, and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between warring kingdoms during her time.

In more recent history, Charvi Kulkarni (1933-2017) was a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Kathak.

Charvi Agarwal (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular online fashion retailer, Nykaa. Her success in building a multi-million dollar business has earned her recognition as one of the most influential women in India's startup ecosystem.

Charvi Patel (born 1992) is a British-Indian actress and model, known for her roles in various television shows and films, including the popular Netflix series "Never Have I Ever." Her talent and versatility as an actress have garnered her praise and a growing fan base.

It is worth noting that while the name Charvi has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world, transcending its historical and linguistic boundaries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Charvi over time

The chart below shows babies named Charvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Charvi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Charvi
02468200620152024

Decades

Charvi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charvi 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 #4185 21 4
2010s #4566 41 9
2000s #2770 15 2

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FAQ

Charvi: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Charvi was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Charvi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 8 babies registered as Charvi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Charvi?

A feminine Hindu name meaning beautiful or lovely.

How many people are called Charvi in the UK?

A total of 77 babies have been registered as Charvi across the 15 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.