Shiva

Unisex

Shiva has been given to 827 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 71,170 boys was named Shiva.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

827

Peak year

2021 (30 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▲ +243%

Gender split

34% girls / 66% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shiva — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shiragirl

5,815 babies since 1941

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shiva.

Mahiragirl

829 babies since 1992

Kamoniunisex

829 babies since 1998

Cleagirl

825 babies since 1914

Carlynngirl

825 babies since 1922

Heavenleegirl

825 babies since 1993

Vianagirl

830 babies since 1916

Scottigirl

831 babies since 1949

Yuritzigirl

831 babies since 1991

Shiva vs Mahira ⚖Shiva vs Kamoni ⚖Shiva vs Clea ⚖Shiva vs Carlynn ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Shiva?

Shiva has been given to 827 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shiva peak?

Shiva peaked in 2021, when 30 babies were given the name.

Is Shiva a girl or boy name?

Shiva is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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