UK girl's name
Tashvi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "born with glory".
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.
Tashvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tashvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Tashvi. 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
- • Tashvi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Tashvi.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tashvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Tashvi mean?
The name Tashvi originates from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in the ancient Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tashvi," which means "strong" or "powerful."
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to deities and characters with names similar to Tashvi. For instance, the name Tashvini is mentioned in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism, as a twin goddess associated with healing and fertility.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tashvi can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was found inscribed on ancient stone tablets and manuscripts. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Tashvi Gupta, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the Gupta Empire in the 4th-5th century CE. He is credited with significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
Another prominent individual with the name Tashvi was Tashvi Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Chahamana dynasty in the present-day state of Rajasthan, India, during the 12th century CE. She was known for her military prowess and her role in expanding the kingdom's territories.
In the realm of literature, Tashvi Sharma was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived in the 14th century CE. His works, such as the play "Tashvi-Nataka," were widely appreciated and have been studied by scholars over the centuries.
Moving forward in history, Tashvi Singh was a valiant warrior and commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his courage and strategic skills on the battlefield.
It is worth noting that while the name Tashvi has its origins in Sanskrit and Hinduism, it has also been adopted by people of various faiths and cultures across the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the region's rich diversity and cultural exchange.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tashvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Tashvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Tashvi, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tashvi 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 | #4504 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5215 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Tashvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tashvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tashvi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tashvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Tashvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tashvi?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "born with glory".
How many people are called Tashvi in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Tashvi 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.