Khushi vs Shivani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khushi

Girl #4,150 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happiness, joy"

Origin: Hindi/Persian

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,150
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Khu, Shee

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Shivani

Girl #4,334 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindi Indian Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,334
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv, Vani

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Popularity Comparison

Khushi Rank #4,150
Shivani Rank #4,334

Khushi is more popular, ranked #4150 vs #4334 for Shivani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khushi ___

  • Khushi Priya
  • Khushi Devi
  • Khushi Lata
  • Khushi Rani
  • Khushi Ananya
  • Khushi Nisha

Shivani ___

  • Shivani Priya
  • Shivani Devi
  • Shivani Kumari
  • Shivani Grace
  • Shivani Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Arjun Riya Ansh Ananya Rohan

If you choose Shivani

Arjun Priya Riya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khushi or Shivani more popular?

Khushi is more popular, ranked #4150 compared to Shivani at #4334 in the United States.

What do Khushi and Shivani mean?

Khushi means "happiness, joy" (Hindi/Persian origin). Shivani means "belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Khushi and Shivani boy or girl names?

Khushi is primarily a girl name. Shivani is primarily a girl name.

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