Shivaay
A masculine Hindu name meaning "The Hindu God Shiva".
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the first name Shivaay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shivaay today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shivaay births was 2017 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shivaay. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Shivaay with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
233
~ 1 in 1,471,049 Americans
Peak year
2017
52 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,667
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Shivaay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shivaay from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 125 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shivaay by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shivaay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shivaays live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Shivaay, while Texas, California, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shivaay
The name Shivaay traces its origins to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many Indian languages. It is derived from the word "Shiva," which refers to one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the Destroyer or Transformer. Shiva is venerated as the Supreme Being who dissolves the universe in order to recreate it anew.
In the Hindu pantheon, Shiva is considered part of the Trimurti, the three primary deities, along with Brahma (the Creator) and Vishnu (the Preserver). The name Shivaay is a variant of Shiva, often used as a devotional or spiritual name, invoking the qualities of the Lord Shiva, such as strength, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
The name Shivaay can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas, Puranas, and the Shiva Purana, which extensively describe the life, actions, and teachings of Lord Shiva. These texts, dating back thousands of years, are considered among the oldest religious and philosophical works in the world.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shivaay can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit narrative that recounts the struggle for power between two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. In this ancient text, Shivaay is mentioned as a name associated with Lord Shiva.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shivaay. One of the most prominent was Shivaay Singh (1553-1619), a renowned warrior and ruler of the Bundela clan in central India. He was known for his military prowess and his role in the establishment of the Bundela kingdom in the region.
Another historical figure with this name was Shivaay Rajput (1615-1670), a valiant soldier and general who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was renowned for his bravery and loyalty, and played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire during the 17th century.
In the realm of spirituality, Shivaay Swami (1826-1887) was a revered Hindu mystic and saint from the state of Maharashtra in India. He was known for his teachings on self-realization and his ability to perform miracles, attracting a large following of devotees during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Shivaay Prasad Gupta (1890-1960), an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence against British colonial rule. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the independence movement.
More recently, Shivaay Sharma (1928-2003) was a renowned Indian classical singer and musician who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, for his exceptional contributions to the field of music.
People
Shivaay + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shivaay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shivaay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 233 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shivaay going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,471,049 US residents.
Is Shivaay a common name?
We classify Shivaay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shivaay most popular?
The single biggest year for Shivaay was 2017, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shivaay is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shivaay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shivaay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shivaay in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shivaay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shivaay in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shivaay can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Shivaay?
Want to know how many people have the name Shivaay? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.