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Vaibhav

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How to Pronounce Vaibhav

Pronounced VYE-bhav /ˈvaɪ.bʱɑv/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vaibhava, 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity; power'Low

In 30 seconds: Glory; grandeur; majesty: Vaibhav is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VYE-bhav').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit vaibhava, 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity; power'

U.S. rank (2025)#5830 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 577

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vaibhav comes from Sanskrit vaibhava, 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity; power'. A crisp, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'VYE-bhav').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, glory-and-grandeur at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Vaibhav comes from Sanskrit vaibhava, 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity' — a crisp, classic name (said 'VYE-bhav').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Vaibhav — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

VaibhavaVaibav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vaibhav mean?

Vaibhav is Sanskrit for 'glory; grandeur; majesty; magnificence; prosperity'.

How do you pronounce Vaibhav?

It's said VYE-bhav /ˈvaɪ.bʱɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vaibhav a boy or girl name?

Vaibhav is a boy's name.

How popular is Vaibhav?

Vaibhav is a rare name in the U.S.