UK girl's name
Jashvi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "glory" or "radiance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jashvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jashvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3961, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. 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.
Jashvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Jashvi. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jashvi ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Jashvi.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jashvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3961
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Jashvi mean?
The name Jashvi is believed to have originated in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jash," which means "glory" or "fame," and "Vi," which means "divine" or "celestial." Collectively, the name Jashvi can be interpreted as "divine glory" or "celestial fame."
While the exact origin of the name is not certain, it is widely believed to have been in use in ancient India, where Sanskrit was the predominant language of scholars, philosophers, and religious texts. The name may have been inspired by Hindu deities or celestial beings celebrated in ancient Indian scriptures and mythological texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jashvi can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Jashvi is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, who was known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Jashvi. One such figure was Jashvi Devi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the Bundelkhand region of India. She was renowned for her devotional poetry, which celebrated the divine love between the human soul and the Supreme Being.
Another prominent Jashvi was Jashvi Desai (1915-2007), an Indian social worker and activist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education in rural communities. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to society.
In the realm of arts and culture, Jashvi Patel (1938-2018) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage.
Jashvi Kapoor (1924-2003) was an Indian lawyer and judge who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of India from 1986 to 1993. She was known for her unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of justice and her dedication to protecting the rights of the underprivileged.
Lastly, Jashvi Mehta (born 1982) is a contemporary Indian author and journalist who has written several acclaimed novels and non-fiction works exploring themes of identity, culture, and societal issues.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jashvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jashvi 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 | #3961 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jashvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jashvi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jashvi was ranked #3961 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jashvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Jashvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jashvi?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "glory" or "radiance".
How many people are called Jashvi in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Jashvi across the 1 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.