Shivan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shivan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 200 babies have been named Shivan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shivan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,761 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,761
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shivan
Shivan is a boy name .
Shivan is currently ranked #18,761 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shivan include Shi, Shiv, Shivy, Shivie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shivan include Shivansh, Shiv, Shivam, Shivay, Shivaay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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