Shiv
A boys’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning auspicious; associated with the Hindu deity Shiva.
Babies a year
35
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#896
35 babies
In 2025, 35 babies in England and Wales were named Shiv. In the US, 78 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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