UK girl's name
Jhanvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful as the moon".
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.
Jhanvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jhanvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 9 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2006 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.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Jhanvi. 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
- • Jhanvi ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 9 girls were registered as Jhanvi.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jhanvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
9 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Jhanvi mean?
The name Jhanvi originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Jha," which means "knowledge" or "wisdom." The name Jhanvi, therefore, is often interpreted to mean "the wise one" or "the knowledgeable one."
In Hindu mythology, the name Jhanvi is associated with the goddess Saraswati, the divine personification of knowledge, music, arts, and learning. This connection further reinforces the name's connotation with wisdom and intellectual pursuits.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jhanvi can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and religious scriptures from the Indian subcontinent. However, it was not until the modern era that the name gained widespread popularity.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Jhanvi was Jhanvi Kumaradevan, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1928. She was a pioneering figure in the revival and promotion of the Bharatanatyam dance form and played a crucial role in preserving this ancient art form.
Another prominent figure with the name Jhanvi was Jhanvi Kapoor, an Indian film actress born in 1997. She made her acting debut in the 2018 film "Dhadak" and has since appeared in several successful Bollywood productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances.
In the literary world, Jhanvi Ramadorai is a celebrated Indian author and journalist born in 1965. Her works, which often explore themes of identity, culture, and societal issues, have been widely acclaimed and have garnered numerous awards and honors.
Moving to the realm of sports, Jhanvi Brijendra Shetty is an Indian badminton player born in 1999. She has represented India at various international competitions and has won several titles, including the 2018 Kharkiv International and the 2019 Brazil International.
Lastly, Jhanvi Kukreja is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder born in 1995. She was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2017 and represented India at the Miss Universe 2017 competition, where she finished as a semi-finalist.
These individuals, spanning various fields and eras, exemplify the diverse and accomplished individuals who have borne the name Jhanvi throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of culture and achievements associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jhanvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Jhanvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jhanvi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhanvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jhanvi 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 | #3876 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4303 | 30 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jhanvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jhanvi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jhanvi was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jhanvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 9 babies registered as Jhanvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jhanvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful as the moon".
How many people are called Jhanvi in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Jhanvi across the 9 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.