UK boy's name
Parv
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "day of festivity".
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.
Parv is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Parv popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 9 births.
This profile covers 24 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.
Parv is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Parv. 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
- • Parv ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 9 boys were registered as Parv.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Parv as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2024
9 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Parv mean?
The name Parv is derived from the Sanskrit word "parva," which means "festival" or "celebration." This name has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, with origins dating back to the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE).
Parv is closely associated with the Hindu festival of Parva, which celebrates the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. In Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas, Parv is mentioned as a deity who presides over festivals and auspicious occasions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Parv can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. The Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world and a significant work of Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Parv. One of the earliest examples is Parv Tantra (c. 7th century CE), a revered Hindu philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Tantra, a spiritual tradition within Hinduism.
Another prominent figure with the name Parv was Parv Giri (1292-1357), a Hindu saint and mystic who played a crucial role in the Bhakti movement, a spiritual renaissance that emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
In more recent times, Parv Krishan (1915-2008) was an Indian politician and social activist who served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in India's independence movement.
Parv Mitter (1936-2003) was a renowned art historian and curator who specialized in Indian art. He served as the director of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and made significant contributions to the study and promotion of Indian art on the international stage.
Parv Nayyar (born 1970) is a contemporary Indian actor and director who has worked in both Hindi and English films. He is known for his roles in movies like "Haider" and "The Lunchbox," and has received critical acclaim for his performances.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Parv over time
The chart below shows babies named Parv registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Parv, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parv by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Parv 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 | #3328 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Parv
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Parv: questions and answers
How popular is the name Parv in the UK right now?
In 2024, Parv was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Parv most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 9 babies registered as Parv in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Parv?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "day of festivity".
How many people are called Parv in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Parv 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.