UK girl's name
Maanvi
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning the radiant one.
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.
Maanvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maanvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2012 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Maanvi. 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
- • Maanvi ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 girls were registered as Maanvi.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maanvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2015
8 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Maanvi mean?
Maanvi is a modern Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "maan" meaning honor or respect, and "vi" meaning radiant or shining. It is a name that conveys a sense of dignity and brilliance.
The name first appeared in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these texts, the name was often used to describe deities or goddesses who embodied qualities of grace, beauty, and reverence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maanvi can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that narrates the struggle for power between two groups of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. In the epic, Maanvi was the name of a celestial nymph who was known for her radiant beauty and her devotion to the gods.
Throughout history, the name Maanvi has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Maanvi Devi, a 16th-century Hindu queen who ruled the kingdom of Marwar (now part of Rajasthan, India) from 1583 to 1589. She was known for her wisdom, courage, and commitment to her people.
Another notable Maanvi was Maanvi Bhatt, a 17th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from Kashmir. She was renowned for her mastery of the Sanskrit language and her contributions to Hindu philosophy and literature.
In the 18th century, Maanvi Nath was a prominent Hindu saint and spiritual leader who was revered for her teachings on devotion, compassion, and self-realization. She is said to have inspired many followers during her lifetime.
Moving into the 20th century, Maanvi Bhatnagar was an Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the struggle for independence from British rule. She was imprisoned several times for her participation in non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements.
Maanvi Gangopadhyay was a renowned Bengali author and poet who lived from 1925 to 1995. She was celebrated for her novels and short stories that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her works were widely acclaimed and earned her numerous literary awards.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maanvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Maanvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Maanvi, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maanvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maanvi 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 | #4765 | 21 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4493 | 28 | 6 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maanvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maanvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maanvi was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Maanvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Maanvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maanvi?
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning the radiant one.
How many people are called Maanvi in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Maanvi across the 11 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.