Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Shivanya since 2016
Babies named Shivanya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Shivanya is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2016, reflecting a broader trend of creatively adapting traditional Indian elements into new given names. Its peak year of use was 2023, and its popularity trajectory has remained stable, with a one-in-107,151 occurrence rate in 2025. While none of the top states show notable clustering, the name is likely most common among families with cultural ties to India. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is often seen as a feminine elaboration of the name Shiva or Shivani, drawing from Hindu tradition. As a recently coined name, its meaning is open to interpretation rather than rooted in ancient etymology.
The name Shivanya appears to be a modern invention, likely derived from the Hindu god Shiva or the related female name Shivani. It may also be a feminine form of Shivansh. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2016 and has seen modest but stable usage since then.
Sibling names for Shivanya
Names that share Shivanya's style, for a brother or sister.
