Shivaya Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shi-VAI-uh //ʃɪˈvaɪə//
Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning: auspicious; another name for Lord Shiva
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Shivaya' is derived from 'Shiva', a principal deity in Hinduism symbolizing destruction and regeneration. The name is often associated with auspiciousness and is used in various religious contexts.
In Hindi-speaking cultures, it reflects reverence for Lord Shiva, who is central to many spiritual practices and festivals.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shivaya was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Shivaya has ranked as high as #25323 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Shivaya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shivaya is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shivaya was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shivaya.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Shivaya
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