UK girl's name
Kashvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliance" or "brightness".
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.
Kashvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kashvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.
This profile covers 147 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2001 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.
Kashvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 146 living people in the UK are called Kashvi. 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
- • Kashvi ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 girls were registered as Kashvi.
- • About 146 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kashvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2115
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
2024
13 births
Estimated living
146
2026
Meaning
What does Kashvi mean?
The name Kashvi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kashvi," which means "brilliant" or "shining." This name has been in use for centuries, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kashvi can be found in the Rigveda, one of the most ancient Indian scriptures dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this sacred text, the name is mentioned in connection with various deities and celestial beings, highlighting its association with brilliance and divinity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kashvi. One such figure is Kashvi Devi, a prominent Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 16th century CE. She was revered for her spiritual teachings and her contributions to the Bhakti movement, a devotional tradition that emphasized love and devotion to the divine.
Another notable Kashvi was Kashvi Pandit, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and eclipses.
In the realm of literature, Kashvi Prasad Saxena was a renowned Hindi poet and writer who lived from 1890 to 1963. His works explored themes of spirituality, social justice, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Moving into more modern times, Kashvi Maharaj was a prominent spiritual leader and teacher who lived from 1925 to 2008. She played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement, which emphasizes principles of peace, spirituality, and self-transformation.
While the name Kashvi has ancient roots and historical significance, it has also maintained its popularity in contemporary times, with many families choosing to name their children Kashvi in honor of its rich heritage and meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kashvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Kashvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Kashvi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kashvi 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 | #3356 | 39 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3287 | 72 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3591 | 36 | 7 |
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FAQ
Kashvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kashvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kashvi was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Kashvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Kashvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kashvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliance" or "brightness".
How many people are called Kashvi in the UK?
A total of 147 babies have been registered as Kashvi across the 22 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.