Shiv
Meaning
auspicious one (the Hindu deity Shiva)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shiv peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Shiv
Most people given the name Shiv in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shiv deep dive
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