Boy · #3,780 in 2026

Shivay

Name: Popularity of the name Shivay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shivay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

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Current Rank

#3,780

Peak Rank

#3,777 (2026)

Total Babies

226

5-Yr Trend

+39%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3777

Peak Rank

226

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shivay

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Shivay

Shivay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 30 Shivays were born — ranking #3,780 that year. As of 2026, Shivay ranks #3,780 for baby boys with 30 births, rising sharply (+39% over the past five years). In total, more than 226 Shivays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Shivay

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

Chivvy
Shivah
Chevy
Sheva
Chevaux
Shiv
Shiva
Shivs
Chavo
Chava
Chavi
Shavie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shivay

What does the name Shivay mean?

How popular is Shivay in 2026?

In 2026, Shivay ranks #3,780 among boys' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Shivay most popular?

Shivay reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,777 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shivay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shivay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shivay include Manasseh, Brahim, Kenson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shivay

Shivay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Shivay's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Shivay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.