Sivan

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Pronounced see-VAHN /siˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew month Sivan — the ninth month of the Jewish calendar (linked to a Babylonian/Akkadian month name); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The month of Sivan: Sivan is the Hebrew month — a month-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'see-VAHN').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew month Sivan — the ninth month of the Jewish calendar (linked to a Babylonian/Akkadian month name); used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#7447 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 644

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

Sivan comes from the Hebrew month Sivan — the ninth month of the Jewish calendar (late spring, when the festival of Shavuot falls), with a name borrowed from the Babylonian/Akkadian. A lyrical, modern Israeli name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Siv).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, the-month-of-Sivan at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sivan is the ninth month of the Jewish calendar (the month when Shavuot falls) — a lyrical, modern Israeli month-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'see-VAHN').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Sivan — Hebrew month-name

Variations

Sivann

Nicknames

Siv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sivan mean?

Sivan is the ninth month of the Jewish calendar — a month-name.

How do you pronounce Sivan?

It's said see-VAHN /siˈvɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sivan a boy or girl name?

Sivan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sivan?

Sivan is a rare name in the U.S.