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Shiv
OriginNorthern Indian form of Shiva, Hindi
Meaning"benign, kind"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1766
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Shiv
A short, snappy form of the name Shiva, this name is associated with the Hindu god of destruction and restoration. Currently a rising choice in England and Wales.
Shiv for girls
Simple short form Shiv can be used as a nickname for names from a variety of cultures, from the Irish Siobhan to the Hindi Shivani.
Pronounced SHIV.
As of October 2026, Shiv ranked #1766 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1748 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,748 | 87 | 45.3 |
| 2015 | #1,998 | 73 | 38.1 |
| 2016 | #1,842 | 82 | 43.2 |
| 2017 | #1,880 | 78 | 42.1 |
| 2018 | #2,078 | 69 | 38 |
| 2019 | #2,208 | 64 | 35.7 |
| 2020 | #1,975 | 73 | 42.3 |
| 2021 | #2,106 | 69 | 39.4 |
| 2022 | #1,835 | 88 | 50.4 |
| 2023 | #1,782 | 91 | 53.2 |
| 2024 | #1,784 | 92 | 53.4 |
| 2025 | #1,766 | 92 | 53.9 |
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