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Shiv

male

Meaning

"Auspicious; Shiva"

Indic-origin name element referencing Shiva or auspiciousness, also used as a short modern given name.

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Popularity History of Shiv

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1784Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1784

Shiv was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shiv

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Shiv, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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