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Tanvi
GirlSanskrit, Hindi· “slender, delicate”
- Meaning
- slender, delicate
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- TAHN-vee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,059
- US babies 2025
- 36
- Best rank
- #1,610 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Tanvi
Tanvi is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “slender, delicate”.
Slender, delicate or beautiful is the sense of the Sanskrit Tanvi, derived from tanu, meaning body or slender. It is a popular girl's name in India and among Indian families abroad, valued for its graceful meaning and simple, two-syllable sound. In classical Indian literature, tanvi is also used as a poetic epithet for a beautiful young woman. Tanvi has a soft, modern feel while keeping a connection to traditional language. It suits parents who want an Indian name that is short, elegant and easy to pronounce in many languages.
Popularity over time
Tanvi first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,610 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 140 babies. In 2025, 36 babies were named Tanvi, and it ranked #4,059 nationally. That is 67% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #8,989 in 1980, #2,812 in 2000, #1,976 in 2010, and #4,059 in 2025. Of the 2,298 US girls named Tanvi since records began, 43% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 862 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jiya, Anali, Alasia, Mariya, and Caylin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tanvi ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2609 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tanvi is usually pronounced TAHN-vee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-vi”.
Middle names for Tanvi
A few middle names that flow with Tanvi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tanvi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanvi mean?
Tanvi is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “slender, delicate”.
What is the origin of the name Tanvi?
Tanvi has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Slender, delicate or beautiful is the sense of the Sanskrit Tanvi, derived from tanu, meaning body or slender.
Is Tanvi a popular name?
Not especially. Tanvi ranked #4,059 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tanvi a boy or girl name?
Tanvi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tanvi?
Tanvi is usually pronounced TAHN-vee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings