Akash vs Shivam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akash

Boy #3,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, open space"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali Punjabi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,761
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kash, Aki

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Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

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Popularity Comparison

Akash Rank #3,761
Shivam Rank #3,664

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 vs #3761 for Akash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akash ___

  • Akash Kumar
  • Akash Raj
  • Akash Dev
  • Akash Vikram
  • Akash Arjun
  • Akash Rajan

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akash or Shivam more popular?

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 compared to Akash at #3761 in the United States.

What do Akash and Shivam mean?

Akash means "sky, open space" (Sanskrit origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Akash and Shivam boy or girl names?

Akash is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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