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UK girl's name

Janvi

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".

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.

Janvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Janvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 12 births.

This profile covers 195 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 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.

Janvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 194 living people in the UK are called Janvi. 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

  • Janvi ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 12 girls were registered as Janvi.
  • About 194 living people in the UK are estimated to have Janvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2253

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2024

12 births

Estimated living

194

2026

Meaning

What does Janvi mean?

The name Janvi originated from the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest languages in the world, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient times. It is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit words "jan" meaning life and "vi" meaning divine or sacred. Therefore, the name Janvi can be interpreted as "sacred life" or "divine life".

The earliest recorded use of the name Janvi dates back to the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was mentioned as a name of a goddess or a celestial being. The name gained popularity in various regions of India and was embraced by different communities and cultures within the country.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Janvi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE. She is credited with composing several literary works and contributing to the preservation of Sanskrit literature during that era.

Another notable figure in history with the name Janvi was a prominent musician and dancer who lived in the 16th century CE during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. She was renowned for her exceptional skills in classical Indian music and dance forms and performed at the royal courts of the time.

In the 18th century, there was a Janvi who was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights in India. She worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women, challenging the existing societal norms and gender roles.

During the 19th century, a Janvi was a renowned artist and painter from the Bengal region of India. Her works were highly acclaimed and represented the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region through her artistry.

In the early 20th century, a Janvi was a celebrated writer and novelist who wrote extensively on themes of social justice, feminism, and the struggles of the marginalized communities in India. Her literary works were instrumental in raising awareness and sparking discussions on important societal issues.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Janvi throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the richness of the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Janvi over time

The chart below shows babies named Janvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Janvi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Janvi
036912199720102024

Decades

Janvi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Janvi 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 #2696 46 5
2010s #3108 76 10
2000s #3540 51 10
1990s #2276 22 3

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FAQ

Janvi: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Janvi was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Janvi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 12 babies registered as Janvi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Janvi?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious" or "triumphant".

How many people are called Janvi in the UK?

A total of 195 babies have been registered as Janvi across the 28 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.