Shivani
Borrowed from Sanskrit शिवानी (śivānī).
Every Shivani since 1975 — 2,869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shivani
Shivani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,086 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,869 American babies have been named Shivani. Its peak came in 1998, when 132 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shivani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shivani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,086 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,370 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,720 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,957 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,377 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,993 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,489 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,985 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,576 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,910 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,645 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,638 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,356 |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,453 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,899 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,669 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,576 |
| 2007 | 97 | #2,099 |
| 2006 | 98 | #2,028 |
| 2005 | 78 | #2,310 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,940 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1,855 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1,572 |
| 2001 | 118 | #1,581 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,599 |
| 1995 | 130 | #1,292 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,255 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,230 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,835 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,834 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shivani mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit शिवानी (śivānī).
How popular is the name Shivani in 2025?
Shivani ranked #6,086 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shivani?
2,869 babies have been named Shivani in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shivani most popular?
Shivani peaked in 1998, when 132 newborns received the name.
Is Shivani a boy or girl name?
Shivani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shivani rising or falling?
Shivani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.