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Shivay

SHIV-ay · A name of uncertain individual meaning, it is a modern elaboration of the name Shiva, referring to the Hindu god Shiva.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,050
Babies named in 2025
26
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 65,695 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2016

Rising since 2016, #4,050 for boys today.

Popularity of Shivay since 2016

Babies named Shivay per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1019292020Most births 2024Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s61
2020s132

Meaning & origin

Shivay is a very modern name that first appeared in the United States in 2016, reflecting a trend of creating new names from traditional religious roots. As of 2025, it ranked 4050th, with about 1 in 65,695 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, and its trajectory has been rising steadily since 2016. The name's top states of usage are currently not recorded due to its rarity, but it is most likely concentrated in areas with larger Hindu communities. Shivay is a clear example of a contemporary innovation that combines the spiritual weight of the name Shiva with a modern, stylish ending.

Shivay is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Sanskrit name Shiva (meaning 'auspicious, benevolent'), with the addition of a fashionable -ay suffix. Shiva is a major deity in Hinduism, known as the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti. While the name Shiva has ancient roots, Shivay as a given name is a contemporary innovation, first recorded in the United States in 2016.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shiv, Shivi

Variants: Shivay, Shivai

Sibling names for Shivay

Names that share Shivay's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Isha, Anaya, Kavya, Saanvi, Mira

Brothers: Arjun, Rohan, Aarav, Vihaan, Krishna

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shivay mean?
Shivay is a modern name derived from Shiva, the Hindu god, but does not have an established independent meaning. It is often considered a creative variation of Shiva.
How popular is Shivay?
Shivay is a rare name. As of the latest data from 2025, it ranked 4050th in the United States, with approximately 1 in 65,695 boys given that name. Its popularity has been rising since it first appeared in 2016.
Is Shivay a boy's name?
Yes, Shivay is predominantly used as a boy's name, based on its association with the male deity Shiva. It has not been commonly used for girls.