Unisex nameCurrently #5,604 in the USRising
Shiva
//ˈʃivə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shiva's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shiva's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shiva |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 24 |
Shiva through the decades
- Shiva peaked in 2021, when 30 babies were named Shiva in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shiva has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shiva currently ranks #5,604 in the US and is on the rise.