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UK girl's name

Shivanshi

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "belonging to Lord Shiva".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shivanshi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shivanshi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Shivanshi. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shivanshi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 girls were registered as Shivanshi.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shivanshi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2020

6 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Shivanshi mean?

The name Shivanshi is derived from the Sanskrit language, which has its roots in ancient India. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries AD. It is a compound word formed by combining two Sanskrit terms, "Shiva" and "anshi," which roughly translates to "a part or a form of Lord Shiva."

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities and is revered as the Supreme Being who is responsible for the creation, protection, and eventual destruction of the universe. The name Shivanshi, therefore, is deeply rooted in the rich cultural and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shivanshi can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Puranas, which are a vast collection of narratives and stories about the deities, kings, and sages of ancient India. In these texts, the term "Shivanshi" is often used to refer to the descendants or followers of Lord Shiva.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shivanshi. One of the earliest known was Shivanshi Devi, a princess from the Chahamana dynasty, who ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan and Gujarat in the 12th century AD. Another prominent figure was Shivanshi Tomar, a 13th-century ruler of the Tomar dynasty, who is credited with founding the city of Delhi.

In more recent times, Shivanshi has been the name of several accomplished individuals in various fields. Shivanshi Pathak (born 1988) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. Shivanshi Joshi (born 1993) is an Indian chess player and International Master, who has represented India in numerous international tournaments.

Other notable individuals with the name Shivanshi include Shivanshi Kapoor (born 1987), an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur; Shivanshi Awasthi (born 1995), an Indian cricketer who has represented the national women's team; and Shivanshi Tiwari (born 1990), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer.

The name Shivanshi continues to be popular among Hindu families, particularly those with a strong connection to the cultural and religious traditions of India. Its deep-rooted meaning and association with Lord Shiva have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance across generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shivanshi over time

The chart below shows babies named Shivanshi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shivanshi, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shivanshi
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Decades

Shivanshi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shivanshi 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
2020s #4145 10 2
2010s #5126 11 3

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FAQ

Shivanshi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shivanshi in the UK right now?

In 2024, Shivanshi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Shivanshi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Shivanshi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shivanshi?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "belonging to Lord Shiva".

How many people are called Shivanshi in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Shivanshi across the 5 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.