boy's name
Shahbaz
shah-BAHZ (Urdu)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 184
Shahbaz is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shahbaz Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Shahbaz?
In 2025, Shahbaz was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Shahbaz Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shahbaz
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shahbaz Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shahbaz over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shahbaz
- Urdu shah-BAHZ
Sibling Names for Shahbaz
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shahbaz — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shahbaz
How popular is the name Shahbaz?
In 2025, Shahbaz was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Shahbaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahbaz is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shahbaz?
Shahbaz has 2 syllables.
When was Shahbaz most popular?
Shahbaz peaked in 1996, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Shahbaz a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shahbaz currently ranks #3,615 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.