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Shivaay

♂ Boy

Pronounced shih-VY /ʃɪˈvaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aay endingMedium

In 30 seconds: Auspicious and divine: Shivaay is a name of Lord Shiva — 'auspicious, kind'. Strong, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aay ending
U.S. rank (2025)#2928 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720162025

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

Shivaay comes from Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, the destroyer and transformer — with an -aay ending. A strong, devout modern Indian name (the film Shivaay).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, auspicious-Shiva at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shivaay builds on Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva; a strong, devout modern Indian name (a hit Bollywood film too).
Overall data confidence 78%
Sanskrit references — Shiva — etymology

Variations

ShivaShivayShivaay

Nicknames

Shiv

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If you like Shivaay…

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Shivansh— a fellow Shiv- name
Shaurya— a companion Sh- Indian name
Aarav— another modern Indian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivaay mean?

Shivaay is a name of Lord Shiva — Sanskrit 'auspicious, kind, gracious'.

How do you pronounce Shivaay?

It's said shih-VY /ʃɪˈvaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shivaay a boy or girl name?

Shivaay is a boy's name.

How popular is Shivaay?

Shivaay is a rare name in the U.S.

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