Shiven
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Shiven is an Indian name associated with the meaning “Shiva”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Shiven
Shiven is a significant name of Indian origin, deeply rooted in Hinduism. It is closely related to Shiva, one of the principal deities of the Hindu Trinity, known as "The Auspicious One" and the destroyer of evil and transformer. Shiven can be interpreted to mean "belonging to Shiva" or simply "Lord Shiva" himself.
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Gender Usage of the Name Shiven
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Shiven is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Shiven
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Shiven is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 1.19M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 256K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 101K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 428K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Shiven ranked #5,460 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,701 in 2024 — a drop of 3,759 places. Shiven shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,701 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #8,330 in 2000. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name rose 2703 places (from #8,163 to #5,460).
Characteristics of the Name Shiven
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Shiven is a two-syllable name with a stressed first syllable that delivers a sharp, authoritative sound. It is firmly associated with Lord Shiva in traditional iconography, a figure synonymous with transformation and cosmic potency. These factors combine to create a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Shiven
Middle names used with ShivenMethodology
Shiven is most frequently used with: Shiven Jital
Middle name suggestions for ShivenMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Shiven is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Shiven Malik · Shiven Micah · Shiven Monte · Shiven Myron · Shiven Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Shiven
Sound Like Shiven Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Shivan · Shivaan · Shafin · View all 9 names
Spelled Like Shiven Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Shivan · Shivin
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sean · Shawn · Shane · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Shiven in ASL
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