UK name, mostly boys
Ovi
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing a majestic river.
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 9 girls.
Ovi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Ovi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 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 22 living people in the UK are called Ovi. 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
- • Ovi ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 boys were registered as Ovi.
- • Ovi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ovi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 71.0% of Ovi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2020
8 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Ovi
In England and Wales birth records, Ovi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 71.0% of registrations are for boys and 29.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Ovi registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (8 births)
Ovi registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Ovi mean?
The name Ovi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, where it is derived from the Sanskrit word "avi," which means "sheep" or "ram." This name has been in use in various parts of South Asia for centuries.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to several characters and deities with names containing the word "avi." One example is Avinash, which means "indestructible" and is one of the names of Lord Shiva.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ovi can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts. During the medieval period, several rulers and prominent figures in South Asia bore the name Ovi or its variations.
One notable figure was Ovi Kalidasa, a renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright who lived in the 4th-5th century CE. His works, such as the play "Abhijnanashakuntalam," are considered literary masterpieces and have had a significant influence on Indian literature and culture.
Another famous person with the name Ovi was Ovi Vamana, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing new methods for calculating the positions of planets and stars.
In the 16th century, Ovi Singh was a prominent Rajput ruler who ruled over the princely state of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is remembered for his bravery and military conquests, as well as his patronage of arts and architecture.
During the Mughal era in India, Ovi Khan was a renowned general and military commander who served under Emperor Akbar. He played a vital role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess and leadership skills.
In more recent times, Ovi Anand was an influential Indian novelist and playwright of the 20th century. Born in 1932, he received numerous literary awards and accolades for his works, which explored themes of social injustice, human relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
While the name Ovi has its roots in South Asia, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with Indian or South Asian heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ovi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ovi in England and Wales, from 2013 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 Ovi, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ovi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ovi 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 | #3555 | 22 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ovi
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Ovi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ovi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ovi was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Ovi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Ovi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ovi?
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing a majestic river.
How many people are called Ovi in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Ovi across the 4 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.