Will my child share the name Shiv with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Shiv per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shiv in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shiv becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shiv is rising: up 215 places since 2020, to #896 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #809 in 1997.

Is Shiv a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shiv is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Shiv?

Notable people named Shiv include: Shiv Malik and Shiv Nadar.

Is Shiv a popular baby name in the United States?

Shiv does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shiv is a distinctive choice, ranked #896 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shiv in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#896

About the Name Shiv

Shiv is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 166 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #809 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Shiv is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shiv in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Shiv

Shiv Sena — Shiv Sena (Śiva Sēnā; lit. 'Army of Shivaji'; abbr.
Shiv Malik — Shiv Malik is a British author, communications professional, and former investigative journalist.
Shiv Nadar — Shiv Nadar is an Indian billionaire businessman and philanthropist.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.