UK name, mostly girls
Vishva
A unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning "all-encompassing" or "universe".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 4 boys.
Vishva is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Vishva 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 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Vishva. 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
- • Vishva ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Vishva.
- • Vishva is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vishva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 63.6% of Vishva registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Vishva
In England and Wales birth records, Vishva has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 36.4% of registrations are for boys and 63.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Vishva registered for boys
- Ranked #3,208 in 2005
- 4 boys registered in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (4 births)
Vishva registered for girls
- Ranked #5,876 in 2012
- 3 girls registered in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Vishva mean?
The given name Vishva has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vishva," which means "all" or "universe." This name was commonly used in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, reflecting the deep spiritual and philosophical roots of the Indian subcontinent.
In the Vedic literature, which is considered one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, the name Vishva appears in various contexts, often associated with the concept of the cosmic universe and its divine essence. The Upanishads, a collection of philosophical texts, also mention the term "Vishva" in reference to the all-encompassing nature of the universe and the ultimate reality.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Vishva can be found in the epic poem Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character associated with the Pandava clan. Additionally, the name is found in the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts that recount stories and legends.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vishva. One such figure was Vishva Karma, the divine architect and craftsman in Hindu mythology, who was believed to be the creator of many sacred structures and weapons. Another was Vishva Rupa, a character in the Bhagavad Gita, who is described as the manifestation of the entire universe within Lord Krishna's divine form.
In the field of astronomy, Vishva Nath Kaviraj (1848-1919) was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets. He played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of modern astronomy in India.
Vishva Mohan Bhatt (born 1950) is a renowned Indian musician and Grammy Award-winning instrumentalist who has popularized the Mohan Veena, a modified version of the traditional Indian plucked string instrument, the Veena.
Vishva Nath Datt (1909-1986) was an Indian mathematician and physicist who made notable contributions to the fields of relativity and cosmology. He is particularly known for his work on the Datt metric, which describes the gravitational field of a rotating spherical mass.
These examples illustrate the rich history and significance of the name Vishva, which has its roots in ancient Indian culture and has been associated with various philosophical, literary, and scientific contexts throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vishva over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Vishva in England and Wales, from 2005 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 Vishva, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vishva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vishva 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 | #4294 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vishva
- 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
Vishva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vishva in the UK right now?
In 2012, Vishva was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vishva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Vishva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vishva?
A unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning "all-encompassing" or "universe".
How many people are called Vishva in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Vishva 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.