UK girl's name
Vaibhavi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliant" or "radiant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vaibhavi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vaibhavi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2012. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Vaibhavi. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vaibhavi ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Vaibhavi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vaibhavi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vaibhavi mean?
The name Vaibhavi is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots to the ancient Indian culture and language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vaibhava," which means magnificence, glory, or splendor. The name is often associated with the feminine form of the word, signifying a woman of great beauty, grace, and radiance.
One of the earliest references to the name Vaibhavi can be found in the Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate stories and teachings. In these texts, Vaibhavi is sometimes used as an epithet for various goddesses, symbolizing their divine radiance and power.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vaibhavi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Vaibhavi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE during the Chalukya dynasty in present-day Karnataka, India. She was celebrated for her literary contributions and is believed to have authored several works, including a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.
Another notable figure was Vaibhavi Suri, a Jain philosopher and writer who lived in the 8th century CE. She is known for her comprehensive treatise on Jain philosophy, titled "Vaibhavi Shrauta Sutra," which became an influential work in the Jain tradition.
In the realm of classical Indian dance, Vaibhavi Arangetram was a renowned dancer and choreographer who lived in the late 19th century. She is credited with reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form, which had declined during the colonial period in India.
Moving to more modern times, Vaibhavi Merchant was an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1957 to 2022. She was widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of modern Indian dance and was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Lastly, Vaibhavi Shandilya is a contemporary Indian actress and dancer who has made a name for herself in the Bollywood film industry. Born in 1990, she is known for her exceptional dancing skills and has appeared in several popular movies and television shows, often showcasing her talent in dance sequences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vaibhavi over time
The chart below shows babies named Vaibhavi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vaibhavi, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaibhavi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vaibhavi 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 | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vaibhavi
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vaibhavi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vaibhavi in the UK right now?
In 2012, Vaibhavi was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vaibhavi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Vaibhavi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vaibhavi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "brilliant" or "radiant".
How many people are called Vaibhavi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vaibhavi 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.