boy's name
Shahab
shah-HAHB (Persian)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 239
Shahab is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2012, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shahab Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Shahab?
In 2023, Shahab was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shahab Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shahab
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shahab Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shahab over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shahab
- Persian shah-HAHB
Sibling Names for Shahab
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shahab — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shahab
How popular is the name Shahab?
In 2023, Shahab was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shahab a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahab is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shahab?
Shahab has 2 syllables.
When was Shahab most popular?
Shahab peaked in 2012, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.