Indra vs Shiven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indra

Boy #5,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of rain drops"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Balinese Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,682
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ind

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Indra Rank #5,682
Shiven Rank #5,536

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 vs #5682 for Indra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indra ___

  • Indra Kai
  • Indra Raj
  • Indra Dev
  • Indra Neel
  • Indra James
  • Indra Leo

Shiven ___

  • Shiven Raj
  • Shiven Kumar
  • Shiven Dev
  • Shiven Arjun
  • Shiven Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Indra

Arjun Varuna Surya Maya Priya

If you choose Shiven

Aryan Priya Rohan Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indra or Shiven more popular?

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 compared to Indra at #5682 in the United States.

What do Indra and Shiven mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Shiven means "auspicious, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Indra and Shiven boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Shiven is primarily a boy name.

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