Will my child share the name Shivani with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Shivani per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shivani in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shivani becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shivani is declining: down 1,084 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #342 in 1997.

Is Shivani a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shivani 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.

Is Shivani a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shivani is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shivani in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Shivani

Shivani is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 101 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #342 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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