Kashvi
Meaningshining · Sanskrit
Kashvi is an Indian girl name meaning “shining”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Kashvi has the name Kash hiding inside it.
- Word funKashvi doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kashvi would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKashvi is having its moment right now. Most Kashvis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kashvi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 43,478 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKashvi first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kashvi
Kashvi is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “shining”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Kashvi
What does the name Kashvi mean?
Kashvi means “shining” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nelly (“shining light”), Jelena (“shining light”), Taliesin (“shining brow”) and Meryl (“shining sea”).
What is the origin of the name Kashvi?
Kashvi is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Kashvi a boy or girl name?
Kashvi is a girl name. In 2025, 37 US girls were named Kashvi.
How popular is the name Kashvi?
Kashvi ranked #3,903 for US girls in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #3,225. Over the last five years it has slipped 168 places.
What names are similar to Kashvi?
If you like Kashvi, you might also like Nelly, Jelena, Taliesin and Meryl.
What should I know before naming my baby Kashvi?
Kashvi is an Indian girl name meaning “shining”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.