FIRST NAME
Shiva
Shiva is the 3,474th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,728 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,254 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3,474 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,728
living · #3,474
BABIES NAMED SHIVA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1980–2025
202524
As a male name, Shiva peaked in 2021, when 24 babies were named Shiva (the #4346 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #6,365 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,254
living · #6,365
BABIES NAMED SHIVA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1968–2024
20247
As a female name, Shiva peaked in 1993, when 13 babies were named Shiva (the #6992 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)