Vaishnavi
Vaishnavi first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2008, when 59 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vaishnavi popular?
Declining Vaishnavi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 408 | |
| 2000s | 369 | |
| 1990s | 36 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vaishnavi mean?
From the Sanskrit वैष्णवी (vaiṣṇavī), feminine of Vaishnava, 'relating to Vishnu'. It denotes a female devotee of Vishnu and is also the name of the Shakti (divine energy) of Vishnu, one of the Sapta Matrikas.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vaishnavi mean?
Vaishnavi means Devotee of Vishnu. From the Sanskrit वैष्णवी (vaiṣṇavī), feminine of Vaishnava, 'relating to Vishnu'. It denotes a female devotee of Vishnu and is also the name of the Shakti (divine energy) of Vishnu, one of the Sapta Matrikas.
What is the origin of the name Vaishnavi?
Vaishnavi is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Vaishnavi?
Vaishnavi is pronounced “vysh-NUH-vee.”
Is Vaishnavi a boy or a girl name?
Vaishnavi is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Vaishnavi a popular name right now?
Vaishnavi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
How popular is the name Vaishnavi?
In 2025, Vaishnavi ranked #7462 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vaishnavi most popular?
Vaishnavi was most popular in 2008, when about 59 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vaishnavi?
Names similar to Vaishnavi include Nitya, Ishani, Nishka, Rani, Gauri.
What names go well with Vaishnavi?
sanskrit names that pair well with Vaishnavi include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.