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Shivank

♂ Boy

Pronounced shih-VANK /ʃɪˈvɑːŋk/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit name joining Shiva (the god) with anka ('mark; part; sign') — 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva.' Devotional and auspicious; note the deity link.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Shivank means 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' (said 'shih-VANK'). Auspicious and warm.
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA Sanskrit name joining Shiva (the god) with anka ('mark; part; sign') — 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva.' Devotional and auspicious; note the deity link.
U.S. rank (2024)#10713 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620002024

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

Shivank is a Sanskrit name, 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' (Shiva + anka). Tied to the god Shiva, it reads devotional and auspicious, chosen in Hindu families — rare in the U.S. (said 'shih-VANK').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Shivank joins Shiva (the god) with anka ('mark; part; sign') into 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' — a devotional, auspicious name that carries the god's blessing (said 'shih-VANK').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shivank — Sanskrit Shiva + anka 'mark of Shiva'; deity link noted

Variations

ShivangShivankaShivaank

Nicknames

ShivVank

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shivank mean?

Shivank is Sanskrit for 'a mark of Shiva; belonging to Shiva' (Shiva + anka).

How do you pronounce Shivank?

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

Is Shivank a boy or girl name?

Shivank is a boy's name.

How popular is Shivank?

Shivank is a rare name in the U.S.

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