Sanjeev is of Indian origin, meaning 'victory' or 'victorious'. It's derived from the Sanskrit word 'sanjeevan', which means 'to bring alive'. This name has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in India and among Indian communities abroad. Sanjeev is often associated with wisdom, intellect, and a strong will. The name is unisex but is more commonly used for males. It's pronounced as san-JAYV, with the stress on the second syllable.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Sanjeev experienced varying popularity over the years. The peak of popularity occurred between 1973 and 1974 with a total of 25 births in those two years alone. However, there was a significant decline in popularity from 1976 onwards, with fewer than 10 births per year until 1986. There was another spike in popularity between 2004 and 2008, with 83 births occurring during these five years. Since then, the name's popularity has stabilized, with around 7 to 12 births per year. Overall, there have been a total of 459 babies named Sanjeev since 1966.