Total births
355
Unisex name · since 1995
Bhavya
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 355 babies named Bhavya, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12688
- among girls today
- 355
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
355 babies have been named Bhavya since 1995, making it today's #12688 unisex name.
Bhavya has 355 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12688 as of the latest data, more common than 28% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #12688 among girls today
- 355 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bhavya is currently the #12688 unisex name in America, more common than 28% of girls - 355 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12688
- among girls today
- 355
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other girls
Bhavya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12688
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 28% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Bhavya was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
30 babies were named Bhavya in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Bhavya compares
355 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bhavya's all-time total is 7% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bhavya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 355 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bhavya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bhavya splits its recorded history at 2011: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bhavya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#12,688
Active since
1995
Bhavya popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Bhavya popularity over time - boys
92 total births recorded since 2003 (Bhavya as boys' name)
Bhavya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Bhavya's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Bhavya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
162 births
- 2010s
2010s
143 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 162 births (46% of all-time use).
Bhavya by state
Where Bhavya concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Bhavya's total US births 3.9%
Even split
14 of 355 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bhavya? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 355 babies named Bhavya. Today it holds rank #12688 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 30 births.
When was Bhavya most popular? ▼
Bhavya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Bhavya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bhavya are California (14 births), New Jersey (5 births).
Is Bhavya a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bhavya is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 355 births, and as a boy's name it has 92 births.
How long has the name Bhavya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bhavya since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bhavya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bhakti, Bhavika, Bhavana, Bhavna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bhavya's data
- Bhavya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Bhavyas (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bhavya
Nearby Names Like Bhavya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bhavya
Bhakti Girl
162 births
Bhavika Girl
#11411 111 births
Bhavana Girl
109 births
Bhavna Girl
37 births
Bhargavi Girl
30 births
Compare Bhavya side by side: Bhavya vs Bhakti Bhavya vs Bhavika Bhavya vs Bhavana
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bhavya: #12688 Unisex Name - 355 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bhavya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bhavya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.