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1966

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4626

Peak Rank

384

Total Count

47

Years Active

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## The Story of Sheva

The earliest SSA record of Sheva as a baby girl name dates back to 1966, when 8 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Sheva — #6,162 in the national rankings. About 25% of every Sheva on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Sheva ranks #6,968 for baby girls with 16 births, rising sharply (+103% over the past five years). All told, over 384 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Sheva

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sheva is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Shivah
* [Chevy](/chevy)
* [Shiva](/shiva)
* [Chava](/chava)
* Chevaux
* Chivvy
* [Chev](/chev)
* [Cheval](/cheval)
* Chavo
* [Chavi](/chavi)
* Shevat
* Chevage

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Sheva

What does the name Sheva mean?

Sheva is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sheva in 2026?

In 2026, Sheva ranks #6,968 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Sheva most popular?

Sheva reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,626 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sheva most popular?

Sheva has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sheva.

Is Sheva a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sheva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sheva?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sheva include Doralyn, Leith, Lalonnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧DoralynPeak #4626](/doralyn)[👧LeithPeak #4626](/leith)[👧LalonniePeak #4626](/lalonnie)[👧LislePeak #4626](/lisle)[👧JackeyPeak #4626](/jackey)[👧DiniaPeak #4626](/dinia)[👧GeannaPeak #4626](/geanna)[👧MechelPeak #4626](/mechel)

## About the name Sheva 

Sheva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 384 births in the dataset. Sheva's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,626\. Use the chart and map above to compare Sheva's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.