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Vaishnavi

Girl name · Indian

Meaningdevotee of Vishnu · Sanskrit

Vaishnavi is an Indian girl name meaning “devotee of Vishnu”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Vaishnavi has the name Avi hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Vaishnavi would score 18 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
  • GenerationVaishnavi peaked in 2008, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Vaishnavi you'd meet today is about 17 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Vaishnavi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 107,527 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryVaishnavi first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025

01632199320002025

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Unisex name: AviUnisex name: KaviUnisex name: LaviUnisex name: VailUnisex name: GaviGirl name: Vaidehi
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Vaishnavi

Vaishnavi is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “devotee of Vishnu”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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.

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Questions about the name Vaishnavi

What does the name Vaishnavi mean?

Vaishnavi means “devotee of Vishnu” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Vaishnavi?

Vaishnavi 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 Vaishnavi a boy or girl name?

Vaishnavi is a girl name. In 2025, 15 US girls were named Vaishnavi.

How popular is the name Vaishnavi?

Vaishnavi ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2008, when it reached #2,957. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,130 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Vaishnavi?

Vaishnavi is an Indian girl name meaning “devotee of Vishnu”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.