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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shehab — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shefa|Shehbaaz
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Shehab

sheh-HAHB · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12092 in 2022

Peak: #12092 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12092 in 2022

Peak: #12092 in 2022

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

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #12092 · Rising since 2020

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
Name DNA
ArabicIslamicCelestial2-syllableMeaningfulMeteorBoyMiddle EasternReligious SignificanceUncommon US
Character
fiery spiritbright illuminationbold couragecelestial presenceradiant strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shehabs

intellectualscholarlythoughtfulanalyticalpolitical
STRONG
High confidence

Shehab is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shehab at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic شهاب (shahāb) meaning 'meteor' or 'shooting star', symbolizing brightness and celestial movement in Islamic tradition.
Language root:Arabic · Semitic
Peak rank:#12092 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Shehab Ahmed
Islamic scholar
Shehab Eldin
Egyptian politician
Similar Sound
ShahidSameerSamirSuhailSahib◈
Similar Style
JamalKarimRashidTariqNasir
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shehab
Amira◈LaylaZahraKarimSamirFatima
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shehab · Overview
Summary

Shehab is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Celestial · Meaningful · Religious character
Shehab carries a bold, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shehab.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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