Shiva Name Popularity and Statistics
Shiva is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shiva?
Shiva is spelled S-H-I-V-A. The name has 5 letters.
Shiva Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,249
Recorded Births24
- Boys usage rose 1,194 places to #4,249 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shiva Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 24 | #4,247 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 12 | #6,620 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 20 | #4,739 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13 | #6,349 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 15 | #5,733 |
| 2013 | Boys | 15 | #5,659 |
| 2012 | Boys | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2010 | Boys | 13 | #6,359 |
| 2009 | Boys | 11 | #7,236 |
When Was Shiva Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,249
2021 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,247
2023 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #4,456
2002 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #3,794
Where Shiva Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |