UK girl's name
Raavi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sun rays" or "radiance".
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.
Raavi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raavi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 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.
Raavi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Raavi. 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
- • Raavi ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 girls were registered as Raavi.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raavi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2024
11 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Meaning
What does Raavi mean?
The name Raavi is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, derived from the Sanskrit word "Ravi," meaning sun or sun god. The name is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent and has been in use since ancient times.
One of the earliest known references to the name Raavi can be found in the Vedic literature, specifically the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures composed around 1500-1000 BCE. In these sacred texts, Ravi is portrayed as the brilliant sun god, a source of light, warmth, and life.
The name Raavi gained prominence during the classical period of Indian history, particularly during the reign of the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE). During this time, the name was associated with Hindu deities, scholars, and influential figures.
One notable individual with the name Raavi was Raavi Gupta, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE. He is credited with contributing to the development of trigonometry and making significant advancements in the field of astronomy.
Another historical figure bearing the name Raavi was Raavi Varma, an acclaimed Indian painter who lived from 1848 to 1906. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art and is renowned for his depictions of mythological and historical subjects.
In the literary realm, Raavi Shankar Shukla (1926-2003) was a prominent Hindi novelist and short story writer who made significant contributions to modern Hindi literature. His works explored themes of rural life, social issues, and the human condition.
Raavi Sastri (1892-1953) was a notable Indian linguist and scholar of Sanskrit. He dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the ancient Sanskrit language and authored numerous works on Sanskrit grammar and literature.
It is important to note that while the name Raavi has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries over time, with individuals from various backgrounds adopting the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Raavi over time
The chart below shows babies named Raavi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Raavi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raavi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raavi 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 | #4052 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5681 | 9 | 3 |
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- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Raavi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Raavi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Raavi was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Raavi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Raavi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Raavi?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sun rays" or "radiance".
How many people are called Raavi in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Raavi across the 8 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.