Ishanvi
A feminine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "powerful" or "goddess".
Name Census estimates that about 573 living Americans carry the first name Ishanvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ishanvi today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ishanvi births was 2019 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ishanvi. 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 Ishanvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
573
~ 1 in 598,175 Americans
Peak year
2019
66 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,344
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ishanvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ishanvi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 316 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ishanvi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ishanvi 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 Ishanvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ishanvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Ishanvi, while Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ishanvi
The name Ishanvi is of Sanskrit origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "Isha" meaning lord or god, and "anvi" meaning following or seeking. This suggests that the name carries a spiritual connotation and meaning, signifying one who follows or seeks the divine.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ishanvi can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts from India. In the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical and spiritual writings, there are references to the concept of "Ishvara," which translates to the supreme being or the ultimate reality. The name Ishanvi is believed to have been inspired by this concept, representing an individual's spiritual journey towards enlightenment or self-realization.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ishanvi was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. She was revered for her contributions to the literary world and her mastery of the Sanskrit language. Her works, which included poetry and commentaries on ancient texts, were widely celebrated during her time and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent female mystic and spiritual teacher named Ishanvi who hailed from the southern region of India. She was known for her deep wisdom and her ability to guide others on their spiritual paths. Her teachings and writings were highly influential and helped shape the religious and philosophical thought of her era.
During the 16th century, an Ishanvi was recorded as being a skilled artisan and sculptor who created intricate carvings and sculptures for temples and palaces across India. Her work was renowned for its attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of the divine in her creations.
In more recent times, Ishanvi Malhotra was a renowned classical dancer from the 20th century who was celebrated for her grace and mastery of the Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. She dedicated her life to preserving and promoting this ancient art form, and her performances were widely praised for their elegance and spiritual depth.
While the name Ishanvi has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is now used by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures around the world. The name continues to carry a sense of spiritual depth and a connection to the divine, making it a meaningful and significant choice for many parents.
People
Ishanvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ishanvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ishanvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ishanvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 573 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ishanvi 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 598,175 US residents.
Is Ishanvi a common name?
We classify Ishanvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 577 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ishanvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Ishanvi was 2019, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ishanvi is about 8 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 Ishanvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ishanvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ishanvi 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 Ishanvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ishanvi 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 Ishanvi 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 Ishanvi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.