Sanvi is a Sanskrit name used by Hindu families and is traditionally understood as a name of the goddess Lakshmi; it is usually explained as "knowledge" or "one who will be followed". The spelling Saanvi is more common in India and the United States, while Sanvi is the shorter form. Sanvi has hovered between number 2000 and 3500 for a decade, peaked at number 1739 in 2011 and ranks number 2431 in 2025 with 74 girls.