Jahnavi
Borrowed from Sanskrit जाह्नवी (jāhnavī).
Every Jahnavi since 1998 — 489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahnavi
Jahnavi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,567 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 489 American babies have been named Jahnavi. Its peak came in 2009, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahnavi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahnavi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,567 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,383 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,893 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,748 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,414 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,749 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,155 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,926 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,226 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,101 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,565 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,671 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,905 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,620 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,977 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,020 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,994 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,831 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,929 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,449 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,380 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,906 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,898 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,333 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,750 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jahnavi mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit जाह्नवी (jāhnavī).
How popular is the name Jahnavi in 2025?
Jahnavi ranked #8,567 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahnavi?
489 babies have been named Jahnavi in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahnavi most popular?
Jahnavi peaked in 2009, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Jahnavi a boy or girl name?
Jahnavi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahnavi rising or falling?
Jahnavi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.