Shiva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
63% Masculine / 37% Feminine
Meaning:
Shiva means 'auspicious' or 'kind' and is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning of the Name Shiva
Shiva is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is one of the principal deities and is known as the destroyer and transformer. The name Shiva means 'auspicious' or 'kind' in Sanskrit. It is believed to represent the infinite goodness and divine power of Shiva. Shiva is often depicted with a trident, which symbolizes his threefold nature of creation, preservation, and destruction. The name Shiva has deep spiritual significance and is considered sacred by many Hindus.
Popularity of the Name Shiva
The popularity for the name Shiva peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,464 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Shiva had the most female births in 1993 with 13, which ranked number 6,620 out of 15,799 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 24, which ranked number 4,240 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shiva has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 21 births, an increase of 31.25%. Among males, Shiva has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 12 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shiva
- 20 Year Trend of Shiva: -25.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Shiva: 31.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shiva: -25.00%
Popularity of Shiva by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shiva. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shiva in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shiva is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shiva
- Total Births of Shiva: 22 (2.76%)
- Male Births of Shiva: 12 (-2.84%)
Given the upward trend of Shiva over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.76% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Shiva have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.