Kashvi
2025 SSA
About Kashvi
Kashvi is a beautiful feminine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India, particularly among Hindu families. It carries the profound meaning of 'shining' or 'gleaming,' and can also be interpreted as 'brightness,' 'radiance,' or 'glow.' The name reflects qualities of illumination and brilliance, both physical and spiritual. Kashvi has gained increased popularity in recent decades as parents seek names that are both traditional in origin yet modern in feel. Its appealing combination of meaningful etymology, melodic sound pattern, and relatively short length makes it attractive to contemporary parents. Though primarily used in India, Kashvi has begun to gain recognition internationally as global appreciation for Sanskrit names grows.
Pronounced KAHSH-vee.
As of October 2026, Kashvi ranked #3945 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3245 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,513 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #4,198 | 34 | 20 |
| 2019 | #3,963 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #3,749 | 39 | 24.1 |
| 2021 | #4,898 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,245 | 50 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | #4,142 | 35 | 21.6 |
| 2025 | #3,945 | 37 | 23 |