Shiv Boy

Popularity: #832 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHIV / /ʃɪv/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: Auspicious; Hindi: Lord Shiva

Historical & Cultural Background

Shiv is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śiva', which means 'auspicious' or 'kind'. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities, known as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti. The name is commonly used in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It reflects a deep cultural and spiritual significance.

Trend Summary

The name Shiv has seen consistent use in the United States, particularly among families with Hindu heritage.

Similar Names

ShayanShivamShivendraShivrajShivansh

Variants

  • Shiva
  • Shiven

International Variants

  • Shiv (Hindi)
  • Shiva (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Shiv

Shiv Khera is an Indian author and motivational speaker known for his self-help books.

Shiv Narayan Singh was a notable Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.

Fictional characters named Shiv

Shiv is a character in the video game 'Dota 2', known for his role as a powerful warrior.

Sibling Suggestions

AaravVihaanRohanKaranNiravDev

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shiv was first seen in the United States in 1984. Shiv has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Shiv has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shiv (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 15
39%
TX 10
26%
NY 8
21%
IL 5
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19845
19855
198615
19876
19888
198912
19909
199118
199219
199320
199428
199533
199631
199745
199843
199945
200051
200149
200259
200358
200464
200558
200669
200779
200871
200969
201067
201161
201268
201370
201487
201573
201682
201778
201869
201964
202073
202169
202288
202391
202492