Aashvi
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "She who is free from worldly bondage".
Name Census estimates that about 972 living Americans carry the first name Aashvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aashvi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aashvi births was 2023 (136 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aashvi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aashvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
972
~ 1 in 352,628 Americans
Peak year
2023
136 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,860
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Aashvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aashvi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 547 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aashvi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aashvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aashvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Aashvi, while Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aashvi
The name Aashvi has its origins rooted in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ashvi," which means "mare" or "female horse," symbolizing grace, beauty, and strength.
The earliest known reference to the name Aashvi can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it was used as a descriptive term for goddesses and female deities revered for their power and elegance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aashvi being used as a personal name dates back to the 5th century BCE. Aashvi, the daughter of the renowned philosopher and scholar Panini, is celebrated for her contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
In the 12th century CE, Aashvi Rani, a Rajput princess from the Chahamana dynasty, gained fame for her bravery and leadership during the Battle of Delhi against the invading Ghurids. Her heroic deeds were immortalized in various folk tales and ballads of the region.
During the Mughal era in the 16th century, Aashvi Bai, a talented poet and courtesan, graced the court of Emperor Akbar with her literary prowess and captivating presence. Her poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still cherished and studied today.
In more recent times, Aashvi Malik, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1932, has been instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Kathak, one of the eight classical dance forms of India. Her contributions to the art form have been widely acclaimed, and she has received numerous prestigious awards and honors.
Aashvi Vignarajah, born in 1981, is an American lawyer and political figure who has made significant strides in advocating for civil rights and social justice. She served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs during the Obama administration and ran for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland in 2018.
Throughout its history, the name Aashvi has been associated with elegance, strength, and a deep connection to the cultural and artistic traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of the region's heritage.
People
Aashvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aashvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aashvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aashvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 972 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aashvi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 352,628 US residents.
Is Aashvi a common name?
We classify Aashvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 978 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aashvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Aashvi was 2023, when 136 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aashvi is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aashvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aashvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aashvi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aashvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aashvi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aashvi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Aashvi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.