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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shahnaz — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shahmir|Shahram
PersianGirl→ Stable

Shahnaz

shah-NAHZ · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17376 in 2022

Peak: #17376 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17376 in 2022

Peak: #17376 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19922022

Rank #17376 · Falling since 1992

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shahnaz scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
PersianRegalRomantic2-syllableGirlVintageInternationalRoyalMeaningful
Character
royal elegancegraceful dignityluminous charmregal beautynoble presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shahnazs

artisticdedicatedexpressiveprofessionalpoised
STRONG
High confidence

Shahnaz is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shahnaz at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian elements 'shah' (king) and 'naz' (pride/grace). Literally 'king's pride' or 'pride of the king', conveying royalty and elegance.
Language root:Persian · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#17376 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Shahnaz Pahlavi
Iranian princess
Shahnaz Rizvi
Indian actress
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shahnaz · Overview
Summary

Shahnaz is a Persian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Regal · Romantic character
Shahnaz carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shahnaz.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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