UK girl's name
Shaivi
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "Daughter of Shiva".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaivi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaivi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shaivi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shaivi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaivi ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Shaivi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaivi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shaivi mean?
The name Shaivi is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been in use for over three millennia. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Shiva," which is the name of one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the Lord of Destruction and Transformation.
The name Shaivi is most commonly found in India and is associated with the Hindu culture. It is often given as a name to honor the god Shiva or as a way to express devotion to the deity. The name is also believed to have connections to the concepts of strength, power, and transformation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaivi can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, which date back to around the 5th century BCE. These texts often mention the name in connection with devotional practices and rituals related to the worship of Lord Shiva.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shaivi. One of the earliest known was Shaivi Devi, a 10th-century Hindu saint and mystic from the Shakta tradition, who is revered for her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings.
Another notable figure was Shaivi Brahmananda (1852-1932), an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who founded the Brahmo Samaj, a influential religious movement that sought to reform Hinduism and promote social reform in India.
In more recent times, Shaivi Nair (1898-1971) was an Indian actress and dancer who was a pioneer of the Bharatanatyam dance form and helped to popularize it on the national stage.
Shaivi Masih (1924-1995) was a Pakistani Christian theologian and scholar who played a significant role in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding between different religious communities in Pakistan.
Shaivi Goswami (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the art form.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Shaivi throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and spiritual fabric of their societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shaivi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaivi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shaivi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaivi in the UK right now?
In 2009, Shaivi was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shaivi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Shaivi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaivi?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "Daughter of Shiva".
How many people are called Shaivi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shaivi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.