Shevy

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHEH-vee /ˈʃɛv.i/Medium

Meaning: Pet form linked to Sheva/Bathsheba — Hebrew sheva, 'seven, oath'; routes informalLow

In 30 seconds: A spirited little name with an oath at its root: Shevy pets Sheva — Hebrew 'seven, oath' (as in Bathsheba). Cheerful and uncommon.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningPet form linked to Sheva/Bathsheba — Hebrew sheva, 'seven, oath'; routes informal

U.S. rank (2025)#5376 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shevy is a pet form linked to Sheva or Bathsheba — Hebrew sheva, 'seven, oath' — used especially in Jewish families (routes informal, which we note). The -y ending makes it bright and familiar.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, seven-or-oath at the root, and lively.

Did you know? The Hebrew sheva means both 'seven' and 'oath' — woven into names like Bathsheba and Elisheva; Shevy carries that ancient root in a playful form.

Overall data confidence 50%

Behind the Name — Sheva references — routes informal

Variations

SheviShevaShevie

Nicknames

Shev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shevy mean?

Shevy pets Sheva/Bathsheba, Hebrew for 'seven, oath'; the construction is informal, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Shevy?

It's said SHEH-vee /ˈʃɛv.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shevy a boy or girl name?

Shevy is a girl's name.

How popular is Shevy?

Shevy is a very rare name in the U.S.