UK boy's name
Shivay
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "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.
Shivay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shivay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 13 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2016 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 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Shivay. 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
- • Shivay ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 13 boys were registered as Shivay.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shivay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2022
13 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Shivay mean?
The name Shivay finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the name of the Hindu deity Shiva, who is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, representing the cosmic force of destruction and renewal.
The name Shivay is closely associated with Hindu mythology and religious texts. It is mentioned in the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts that narrate the stories of the deities, their incarnations, and their teachings. The name is also found in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, where Shiva is revered as a powerful and auspicious deity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shivay can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was used by a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Shivay Bhatta. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and his commentary on the works of the ancient grammarian Panini.
In the 11th century, there was a Hindu philosopher and logician named Shivay Acharya, who made significant contributions to the study of Nyaya, one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. His works were influential in shaping the discourse on logic and epistemology in ancient India.
Another notable figure with the name Shivay was Shivay Mishra, a 16th-century Hindu scholar and poet from the Varanasi region of India. He was known for his literary works in Sanskrit and his devotional poetry dedicated to Lord Shiva.
In the 18th century, Shivay Narain Vyas was a prominent Hindu scholar and author from Rajasthan, India. He wrote extensively on Hindu philosophy, religion, and culture, and his works were widely studied and appreciated during his time.
In more recent history, Shivay Shankar, born in 1928, was an Indian classical vocalist and musician who made significant contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his achievements in the field of music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shivay over time
The chart below shows babies named Shivay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Shivay, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shivay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shivay 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 | #2298 | 39 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3678 | 16 | 3 |
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shivay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shivay in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shivay was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Shivay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 13 babies registered as Shivay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shivay?
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "Lord Shiva".
How many people are called Shivay in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Shivay across the 7 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.