Holding steady, #2,884 for boys today.
Popularity of Shivaay since 2016
Babies named Shivaay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Shivaay is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2016, a direct result of the Bollywood film 'Shivaay' released that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2017, then settled into a stable trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 2,884 with 1 in 39,723 boys receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in California, reflecting the state's large Indian-American population. While its roots are in Sanskrit and it is associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, the specific form 'Shivaay' is a contemporary creation, likely influenced by the film's protagonist. It remains a unique choice, considerably less common than the related names Shiv or Shiva.
Shivaay is a modern variant of Shive, itself a name derived from Shiva, a major deity in Hinduism. The name was popularized in India by the 2016 Bollywood film 'Shivaay'. It has seen recent use as a given name, particularly among Hindu families in India and the diaspora.
Where Shivaay is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shiv, Shivu
Variants: Shive, Shivay
Sibling names for Shivaay
Names that share Shivaay's style, for a brother or sister.
