Akash vs Shivay

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Akash Rank #3,761
Shivay Rank #3,866

Akash is more popular, ranked #3761 vs #3866 for Shivay.

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

Shivay ___

  • Shivay Kumar
  • Shivay Dev
  • Shivay Ram
  • Shivay Nath
  • Shivay Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akash

Arjun Vikram Priya Anjali Kavya

If you choose Shivay

Anaya Aryan Diya Rohan Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akash or Shivay more popular?

Akash is more popular, ranked #3761 compared to Shivay at #3866 in the United States.

What do Akash and Shivay mean?

Akash means "sky, open space" (Sanskrit origin). Shivay means "of Shiva, belonging to Shiva" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Akash and Shivay boy or girl names?

Akash is primarily a boy name. Shivay is primarily a boy name.

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