Siva

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHEE-vah /ˈʃi.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shiva — from the Sanskrit shiva, 'auspicious; kind; gracious'; the name of the great god Shiva; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Auspicious; the god Shiva: Siva spells Shiva. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SHEE-vah'). We note the deity.

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Shiva — from the Sanskrit shiva, 'auspicious; kind; gracious'; the name of the great god Shiva; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2024)#9712 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

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

Siva is a spelling of Shiva — from the Sanskrit shiva, 'auspicious; kind; gracious'; the name of the great god Shiva (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHEE-vah').

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

Did you know? Shiva is Sanskrit for 'auspicious; kind; gracious' — the name of the great god Shiva — and Siva is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the deity; said 'SHEE-vah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Siva — Sanskrit; deity name

Variations

ShivaSivanShiv

Nicknames

Shiv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siva mean?

Siva spells Shiva — Sanskrit 'auspicious; kind; gracious'; the name of the great god Shiva. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Siva?

It's said SHEE-vah /ˈʃi.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Siva a boy or girl name?

Siva is a boy's name.

How popular is Siva?

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