UK girl's name
Vaishvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "daughter of a merchant".
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.
Vaishvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vaishvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 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 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 Vaishvi. 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
- • Vaishvi ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 girls were registered as Vaishvi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vaishvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Vaishvi mean?
The name Vaishvi is of Hindu origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vaishvika," which means "belonging to the whole world" or "universal." This name is believed to have emerged around the 5th or 6th century CE, during the classical period of Indian history.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vaishvi can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. It is believed that the name was associated with the concept of universality and was often used to describe deities or divine entities that represented the entire cosmos.
The first known historical figure with the name Vaishvi was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. Her full name was Vaishvi Devi, and she was renowned for her contributions to the field of Vedic studies and her insightful commentaries on ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable individual with the name Vaishvi was a powerful female ruler who reigned over a small kingdom in central India during the 12th century CE. Queen Vaishvi was known for her strategic military prowess and her efforts to promote education and culture within her kingdom.
In the 16th century, there was a celebrated poet and mystic named Vaishvi Bai, who gained fame for her devotional poetry and her teachings on spiritual enlightenment. Her verses were widely recited and appreciated across various regions of India.
During the 18th century, a renowned dancer and choreographer named Vaishvi Sundari gained popularity for her innovative contributions to the classical Indian dance form of Kathak. Her performances were celebrated for their grace, precision, and emotional depth.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Vaishvi was Vaishvi Sharma, a pioneering scientist and mathematician who lived in the early 20th century. She made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics and was recognized for her groundbreaking work on the principles of quantum mechanics.
While the name Vaishvi has its roots in ancient Hindu culture and traditions, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by people from various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world, reflecting the universal essence of its meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vaishvi over time
The chart below shows babies named Vaishvi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Vaishvi, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaishvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vaishvi 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Vaishvi
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- 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
Vaishvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vaishvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Vaishvi was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vaishvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Vaishvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vaishvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "daughter of a merchant".
How many people are called Vaishvi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Vaishvi 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.