UK girl's name
Purvi
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning the direction of east, morning or dawn.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Purvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Purvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2015. 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.
Purvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Purvi. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Purvi ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Purvi.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Purvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Purvi mean?
Purvi is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Sanskrit language. The name Purvi is derived from the Sanskrit word "purva," which means "eastern" or "ancient." The name is believed to have been in use in ancient India, particularly in the northern and eastern regions.
The name Purvi is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and ancient texts. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic. The name is also found in the Puranas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu texts that contain myths, legends, and historical accounts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Purvi dates back to the 5th century BCE. Purvi was the name of a Buddhist nun who lived during the time of the Buddha. She is mentioned in the Therigatha, a collection of poems written by the first Buddhist nuns.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Purvi. One of the most prominent was Purvi Joshi (1934-2016), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was renowned for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Odissi dance form.
Another notable Purvi was Purvi Malhotra (1964-2007), an Indian actress and television presenter. She was best known for her roles in various Hindi films and television shows in the 1980s and 1990s.
Purvi Patel (born 1982) is a contemporary Indian-American woman who gained national attention in the United States for her controversial prosecution and conviction for feticide and neglect of a dependent, which was later overturned.
In the field of literature, Purvi Bhatt (born 1966) is an Indian-American poet and writer. She has published several collections of poetry and her work has been widely acclaimed.
Purvi Raniga (born 1985) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who specializes in the Kathak dance form. She has performed extensively both in India and abroad and has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art form.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Purvi throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Purvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Purvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Purvi, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Purvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Purvi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5306 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Purvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Purvi in the UK right now?
In 2015, Purvi was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Purvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Purvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Purvi?
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning the direction of east, morning or dawn.
How many people are called Purvi in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Purvi across the 2 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.