How Many People Are Named Bhavya?

Complete statistics for the name Bhavya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bhavya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Bhavya means 'prosperous' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in hope and promise. With only 433 people named Bhavya living in the US today, you're one in 761,609 Americans who bears this rare female name. The majority, 99%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~433
Living in US
1 in 761,609
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperous
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,916
Worldwide Bearers
#26,577
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
31,164
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
262
🇺🇸 United States
175
🇰🇼 Kuwait
57
🇬🇧 England
55
🇹🇭 Thailand
38
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇦🇺 Australia
27
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🇸🇬 Singapore
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
91 (21%)
♀ Female
342 (79%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
432
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 437 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bhavya Through the Generations

Bhavya saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 41 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Bhavya is just 16, with 432 out of the 433 individuals being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores how Bhavya is primarily embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14
New Jersey 5

⭐ Famous People Named Bhavya

Bhavya is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:Bhavya Bishnoi, Indian politician Bhavya Gandhi, Indian actor Bhavya Gowda, Indian model Bhavya Patel, Indian actress Bhavya Trikha, Indian actress…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Bhavya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bhavya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Bhavya

How Many People Have the Name Bhavya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 433 people in the United States currently share the name Bhavya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 761,609 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bhavya a Common or Rare Name?

Bhavya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bhavya Mean?

Bhavya means "prosperous" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bhavya in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

When Was Bhavya Most Popular?

The name Bhavya reached peak popularity in 2008, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bhavya?

Approximately 433 people named Bhavya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 437. That works out to roughly 1 in 761,609 Americans.

Is Bhavya a rare name?

Bhavya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 761,609 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bhavya mean?

Bhavya means "prosperous" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Bhavya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Bhavya are male and 79% are female.

When was Bhavya most popular?

Bhavya peaked in 2008 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US433
All-Time Births437
1 in X1 in 761,609
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2008
World Rank#26,577
Male %21%
Female %79%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.