Shiva

Pronunciation: [ sh-EEV-uh ]

Boy Name #5,599 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shiva is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EEV-uh.

Parents who love the name Shiva often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,599
Total SSA Count: 17

Alternative Spellings

Shivansh #1541 Shiv #1776 Shivam #3664 Shivay #3866 Shivaay #4584

Nicknames

Shi Shy Shiie

Also a Girl Name

Shiva is also used as a girl name, ranked #23315.

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shiva

Is Shiva a boy or girl name?

Shiva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5599. As a girl name, it is ranked #23315. Shiva is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shiva?

Shiva is pronounced sh-EEV-uh.

How popular is the name Shiva?

Shiva is currently ranked #5599 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shiva?

Common nicknames for Shiva include Shi, Shy, and Shiie.

Is Shiva a common or rare name?

Shiva is an uncommon name, ranked #5599 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shiva

Shiva is a boy name .

Is Shiva a boy or girl name? Shiva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,599 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,315. Shiva is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shiva is currently ranked #5,599 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shiva include Shi, Shy, and Shiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shiva include Shivansh, Shiv, Shivam, Shivay, Shivaay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.