UK boy's name
Siva
A masculine Hindu name meaning "auspicious" or referring to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Siva is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Siva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Siva is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Siva. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Siva ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Siva.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Siva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Siva mean?
The name Siva has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is closely associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, one of the principal deities in the Hindu trinity. Shiva is considered the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.
Siva is a Sanskrit word derived from the root "śiv," which means "auspicious" or "kind." The name Siva is often interpreted as "the auspicious one" or "the benevolent one." It is also believed to be related to the word "Shivam," which means "blissful" or "peaceful."
The name Siva has a long and rich history in Hindu mythology and religious texts. It is prominently mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism, as well as in the Puranas, a vast body of ancient Hindu literature. The Shiva Purana, one of the most significant Puranas, is dedicated entirely to the life and teachings of Lord Shiva.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Siva can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism, dating back to around 1500-1200 BCE. In the Rig Veda, Siva is referred to as a powerful and fierce deity associated with asceticism, destruction, and regeneration.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Siva. One of the most famous was Siva Kamiraj Naicker (1773-1832), an Indian poet and playwright from Tamil Nadu, who made significant contributions to Tamil literature. Another notable figure was Siva Naipaul (1917-1985), a Trinidadian-British writer and the older brother of the Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul.
In the realm of spirituality, Siva Yogaswami (1872-1964) was a prominent Hindu mystic and spiritual leader from Sri Lanka, known for his teachings on the unity of all religions. Siva Sankaran Nair (1890-1975) was an Indian social reformer, politician, and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.
Additionally, Siva Reddy (1914-1996) was an Indian painter and artist from Andhra Pradesh, celebrated for his contributions to the Madras Art Movement and his unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Siva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Siva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Siva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Siva in the UK right now?
In 2018, Siva was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Siva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Siva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Siva?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "auspicious" or referring to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal.
How many people are called Siva in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Siva 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.