Will my child share the name Shivanya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Shivanya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shivanya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shivanya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shivanya is declining: down 490 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #2,346 in 2023.

Is Shivanya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shivanya 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 Shivanya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shivanya is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shivanya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Shivanya

Shivanya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 3179 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2346 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2016.

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