UK girl's name
Urvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ridge" or "Earth".
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.
Urvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Urvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 8 births.
This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1997 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Urvi. 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
- • Urvi ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 8 girls were registered as Urvi.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Urvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2004
8 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Urvi mean?
The name Urvi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is the root of many modern Indian languages. The name can be traced back to Vedic literature, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE. In Sanskrit, the word 'urvi' means 'wide' or 'vast,' and was often used to describe the earth or the expanse of the universe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Urvi can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered texts of Hinduism. In the Rig Veda, Urvi is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or Apsara, who was known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout Indian mythology and literature, the name Urvi has been associated with various characters and figures. In the epic Mahabharata, Urvi is the name of a princess who was married to King Puru, the founder of the Puru dynasty. The name also appears in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that recount stories of the gods and goddesses, as well as the creation and history of the universe.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Urvi was Urvi Mukhopadhyay (1910-1975), a renowned Bengali writer and academic. She was known for her contributions to the field of Bengali literature and her works often explored themes of feminism and social equality.
Another notable Urvi was Urvi Vikram Sarabhai (1924-1998), an Indian dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in the revival of classical Indian dance forms and played a pivotal role in establishing the prestigious Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad.
In more recent times, Urvi Nandan Sharma (born 1966) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and musician. She has performed extensively both in India and internationally, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of Hindustani classical music.
Urvi Pitelis (born 1982) is a Greek-Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in movies such as "Kidnap" and "Dil Bole Hadippa."
Urvi Mallik (born 1990) is an Indian television actress who has starred in various popular soap operas and serials. She has gained recognition for her performances in shows like "Udann" and "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Urvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Urvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Urvi, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Urvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Urvi 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 | #4887 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5027 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3754 | 41 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3004 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Urvi
- Una 945
- Uma 592
- Umaiza 556
- Umaymah 540
- Umme 508
- Ursula 481
- Umaima 407
- Uzma 370
- Umaimah 333
- Umayyah 238
- Umamah 231
- Urwa 200
FAQ
Urvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Urvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Urvi was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Urvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 8 babies registered as Urvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Urvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ridge" or "Earth".
How many people are called Urvi in the UK?
A total of 78 babies have been registered as Urvi across the 18 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.