How Many People Are Named Shabana?

Complete statistics for the name Shabana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shabana
Very Rare
Arabic

Shabana is a very rare female name, with only 155 people named Shabana living in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,132,105 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 10 births, and it's been stable since then.

~155
Living in US
1 in 2,132,105
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Arabic, meaning 'beautiful'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Graceful Charismatic Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Shabana.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

806,497
Worldwide Bearers
#1,163
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
363,059
🇮🇳 India
361,379
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
47,601
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
17,871
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,012
🇬🇧 England
4,401
🇺🇸 United States
1,308
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,106
🇨🇦 Canada
564
🇨🇩 DR Congo
500

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
155 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
19
Would be under 30 (12%)
140
Would be 30–60 (88%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 159 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shabana Through the Generations

Shabana has seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak in 1985 marking a high point in its history. Since then, the name has maintained a stable presence, with 155 individuals bearing the name currently. Interestingly, most people named Shabana are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Shabana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shabana's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shabana

How Many People Have the Name Shabana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 155 people in the United States currently share the name Shabana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,132,105 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shabana a Common or Rare Name?

Shabana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shabana Mean?

Shabana means "derived from Arabic, meaning 'beautiful'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shabana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shabana Most Popular?

The name Shabana reached peak popularity in 1985, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shabana?

Approximately 155 people named Shabana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 159. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,132,105 Americans.

Is Shabana a rare name?

Shabana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,132,105 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shabana mean?

Shabana means "derived from Arabic, meaning 'beautiful'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shabana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shabana are male and 100% are female.

When was Shabana most popular?

Shabana peaked in 1985 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US155
All-Time Births159
1 in X1 in 2,132,105
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1985
World Rank#1,163
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.