UK name, mostly girls
Sivan
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "brilliant" or "the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 8 boys.
Sivan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Sivan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Sivan. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sivan ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Sivan.
- • Sivan is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sivan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 52.9% of Sivan registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Sivan
In England and Wales birth records, Sivan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 47.1% of registrations are for boys and 52.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Sivan registered for boys
- Ranked #3,227 in 2009
- 5 boys registered in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (5 births)
Sivan registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 1997 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Sivan mean?
The name Sivan originates from the Hebrew language and has its roots in ancient Semitic cultures. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Siwan," which refers to the month of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar. This month, which typically falls between late May and late June, is associated with the holiday of Shavuot, marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sivan can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the third month of the Hebrew calendar. In the Book of Esther, the month of Sivan is cited as the time when the Jewish people were granted permission to defend themselves against their enemies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Sivan. One of the earliest known was Sivan ben Lakish, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE and was a prominent figure in the development of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
In the Middle Ages, Sivan ben Tzemaḥ Duran, a prominent rabbi and philosopher from the 14th century, was a prominent figure who carried this name. He is known for his influential works on Jewish law and philosophy, including his commentary on the Mishneh Torah of Maimonides.
Moving forward in time, Sivan Rahav-Meir is a contemporary Israeli journalist, author, and social activist born in 1976. She is known for her work promoting Jewish values and her advocacy for causes such as women's rights and social justice.
Another notable individual with the name Sivan is Sivan Shavit, an Israeli actress born in 1976. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows and is known for her roles in productions such as "BeTipul" and "Hostages."
Finally, Sivan Arazi is an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1976. She has released several successful albums and is known for her unique blend of Middle Eastern and Western musical styles.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Sivan, a name with deep roots in ancient Semitic cultures and the Hebrew language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sivan over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Sivan in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sivan, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sivan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sivan 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sivan
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sivan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sivan in the UK right now?
In 2011, Sivan was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sivan most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Sivan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sivan?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "brilliant" or "the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar".
How many people are called Sivan in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Sivan across the 3 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.