Shivam

Shivam - A very unique male name

Shivam appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2164. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shivam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shivam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shivam. The baby boy name Shivam was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4277 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shivam peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1103.

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Shivam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shivam is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,760 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,760.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shivam is where you live.

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Shivam origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

Auspicious — Sanskrit śivam, 'auspicious, benign', an epithet associated with the god Shiva

Shivam is a genuine Sanskrit word meaning auspiciousness, closely tied to Shiva. It entered US data in 1991 and peaked in 1998 as a name in Hindu families.

Attested etymology

Shivam is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Shivam, pop culture references for the name Shivam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shivam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shivam, sorted by popularity.

Savion / Seven / Sevyn / Sabino / Savon / Subhan / Sven / Safwan / Sabian / Sufyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Shivam

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shivam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shivam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

shee-VAHM · /ʃiːˈvɑːm/
Vowel length and stress vary by family and region.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Sivam — Alternative transliteration without the h.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Shivam for its direct connection to Shiva and its auspicious meaning.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say SHIV-um, flattening the long vowels.
• The Shiva connection is a religious commitment, not just a sound.