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UK girl's name

Rutvi

A Hindu feminine name meaning "bright star" or "shining star".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rutvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rutvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2011 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Rutvi. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rutvi ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 girls were registered as Rutvi.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rutvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

6 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Rutvi mean?

The name Rutvi originates from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for several millennia. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rut," which means "season" or "time," and "vi," which means "to go" or "to move." Thus, the name Rutvi can be translated to mean "one who moves with the seasons" or "one who is in harmony with the changing times."

The name Rutvi has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it was likely used as a name for individuals born during specific seasons or auspicious times of the year. It is possible that the name was associated with certain festivals or celebrations related to the changing of seasons, which were of great significance in the agricultural societies of ancient India.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to the concept of "ritu" or seasons, which were personified as deities or divine beings. The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, mentions various rituals and prayers dedicated to the different seasons and their associated deities. While there is no direct mention of the name Rutvi in these ancient texts, its connection to the concept of seasons suggests it may have held spiritual or symbolic significance.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rutvi can be found in the Chaulukya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan in India from the 6th to the 13th century CE. Rutvi Solanki, a princess of the Chaulukya dynasty, was born in the 11th century and became renowned for her beauty and intelligence.

Another notable figure with the name Rutvi was Rutvi Maharaj, a spiritual leader and saint who lived in the 16th century in the Indian state of Gujarat. He was known for his devotion to Lord Krishna and his teachings on the path of bhakti, or devotional worship.

In more recent history, Rutvi Vaid was an Indian actress and dancer who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her graceful dance performances and her portrayal of strong female characters.

Rutvi Thakar is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist who has authored several books and articles on topics ranging from travel to women's issues. Her works have been widely acclaimed for their insightful perspectives and engaging narratives.

Rutvi Mehta is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of various Indian dance forms, such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her artistic achievements.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Rutvi over time

The chart below shows babies named Rutvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Rutvi, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rutvi
02356201120172023

Decades

Rutvi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rutvi 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 #4610 9 2
2010s #4875 12 3

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FAQ

Rutvi: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Rutvi was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rutvi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Rutvi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rutvi?

A Hindu feminine name meaning "bright star" or "shining star".

How many people are called Rutvi in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Rutvi across the 5 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.