Shiva
girl nameShiva entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #6212 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#6212
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #8285 |
| 1980s | #7648 |
| 1990s | #8885 |
| 2000s | #13530 |
| 2010s | #12323 |
| 2020s | #12038 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shiva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shiva alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shiva in 2025?
- Shiva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shiva most popular?
- Shiva peaked in 1983, reaching #6212 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shiva with classmates?
- Shiva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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