UK girl's name
Yashasvi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "illustrious" or "glorious".
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.
Yashasvi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yashasvi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Yashasvi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Yashasvi. 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
- • Yashasvi ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Yashasvi.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yashasvi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Yashasvi mean?
The name Yashasvi has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "yashas" meaning glory, fame or honor, and "vi" meaning to possess or obtain. The name Yashasvi can be interpreted as "possessing glory" or "possessor of fame".
Yashasvi is a gender-neutral name, although it is more commonly used for boys in India. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe individuals who had achieved great accomplishments or had attained a high level of renown.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Yashasvi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, which helped to preserve and propagate the language during a time when it was facing decline.
Another notable figure in history with the name Yashasvi was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and poet from Karnataka, India. He is best known for his philosophical writings, which explored the concepts of self-realization and spiritual enlightenment, and his poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human condition.
In the 16th century, there was a Yashasvi who was a prominent military leader and strategist in the Vijayanagara Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom that ruled over large parts of southern India. He is said to have played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his tactical brilliance on the battlefield.
During the 19th century, a Yashasvi was a renowned scholar and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in Bengal, India. He was a strong advocate for women's education and played a significant role in promoting literacy and educational opportunities for girls in a time when such initiatives were rare.
In more recent history, there was a Yashasvi who was a renowned classical singer and musician from the Kirana Gharana, a renowned musical lineage in Indian classical music. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the Khyal style of singing and his ability to captivate audiences with his soulful renditions of ragas.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yashasvi, a name that has been associated with fame, glory, and accomplishments across various fields and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yashasvi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yashasvi 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 | #3695 | 6 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yashasvi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yashasvi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yashasvi was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Yashasvi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Yashasvi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yashasvi?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "illustrious" or "glorious".
How many people are called Yashasvi in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Yashasvi across the 1 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.