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UK girl's name

Manvi

One of Hindu origin, meaning "personification of beauty and mind".

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.

Manvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Manvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 15 births.

This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2007 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Manvi. 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

  • Manvi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 15 girls were registered as Manvi.
  • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Manvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2012

15 births

Estimated living

66

2026

Meaning

What does Manvi mean?

The name Manvi is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "manavi," which means "of the mind" or "of the intellect." The name can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and Vedic literature, where it was often used as a reference to the human mind or consciousness.

One of the earliest known references to the name Manvi can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the four sacred canonical texts of Hinduism. In the Rig Veda, Manvi is mentioned as the name of a goddess associated with intelligence and wisdom. She is described as the daughter of the celestial being Prajapati and is often portrayed as a symbol of the human mind's ability to comprehend the divine.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Manvi. One of the most famous was Manvi Nath, a 13th-century Indian philosopher and saint who was a prominent figure in the Nath tradition of Hinduism. He is renowned for his teachings on the nature of consciousness and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment.

Another prominent figure with the name Manvi was Manvi Sundaram, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, religion, and literature. His works were highly influential in the cultural and intellectual circles of his time.

In more recent times, Manvi Gagroo, an Indian actress born in 1986, has gained recognition for her roles in various Bollywood films and television shows. She has become a familiar face in the Indian entertainment industry and has been praised for her versatile acting skills.

Additionally, Manvi Sharma, a contemporary Indian author born in 1975, has garnered acclaim for her novels and short stories, which often explore themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.

Manvi Chugh, born in 1990, is another notable individual who has made a name for herself as a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman. She co-founded a successful tech startup and has been recognized for her innovative approach to problem-solving and leadership skills.

While the name Manvi has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended its cultural boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world, reflecting the universal appeal of its meaning and the rich heritage associated with it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Manvi over time

The chart below shows babies named Manvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Manvi, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Manvi
0481115200720152024

Decades

Manvi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Manvi 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 #4097 20 4
2010s #4741 43 8
2000s #5201 3 1

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FAQ

Manvi: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Manvi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Manvi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 15 babies registered as Manvi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Manvi?

One of Hindu origin, meaning "personification of beauty and mind".

How many people are called Manvi in the UK?

A total of 66 babies have been registered as Manvi across the 13 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.