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Shivam

♂ Boy

Pronounced shih-VAHM /ʃɪˈvɑm/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good' — also 'of Shiva', the great Hindu deityHigh

In 30 seconds: Auspicious, pure, and blessed: Shivam means all that is good — and 'of Shiva', the great god of transformation. A name of blessing and the divine, popular across India.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good' — also 'of Shiva', the great Hindu deity

U.S. rank (2025)#4121 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,558

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

Shivam comes from Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good, benign' — and 'of Shiva', the great Hindu god of transformation and renewal. A name of blessing and devotion, it is widely popular across modern India.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, auspicious at the root, and divine.

Did you know? 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' — 'the true, the auspicious, the beautiful' — is a famous Sanskrit phrase for the divine; Shivam is the 'auspicious' at its heart.

Overall data confidence 85%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — shiva — root meaning

Variations

ShivShivin

Nicknames

Shiv

Famous Bearers

★Shivam Mavi (1998-)
Indian cricketer and fast bowler who plays in the Indian Premier League

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivam mean?

Shivam is Sanskrit for 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good', also 'of Shiva'.

How do you pronounce Shivam?

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

Is Shivam a boy or girl name?

Shivam is a boy's name.

How popular is Shivam?

Shivam is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in India.