How Many People Are Named Shada?

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

Shada
Very Rare
Arabic

Shada means 'protection' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among female names, with just 1 in 564,559 Americans bearing it. That's around 585 people today, and its popularity peaked in 1989 with 49 births.

~373
Living in US
1 in 888,604
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protection
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Protective Caring
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,553
Worldwide Bearers
#52,546
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
4,533
🇮🇳 India
3,564
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇵🇰 Pakistan
742
🇹🇿 Tanzania
736
🇨🇩 DR Congo
685
🇺🇸 United States
336
🇿🇦 South Africa
133
🇶🇦 Qatar
125
🇲🇦 Morocco
109

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
585 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
193
Would be under 30 (32%)
403
Would be 30–60 (68%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 596 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
96

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

📜 Shada Through the Generations

Shada has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1989, when 49 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Shada are aged 30 to 60, with 32% under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular now as it was back then, it still holds a special place for those who chose it for their daughters.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 37
Illinois 25
Maryland 7
California 5
South Carolina 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Shada

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shada's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shada

How Many People Have the Name Shada?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 373 people in the United States currently share the name Shada. That works out to roughly 1 in every 888,604 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shada a Common or Rare Name?

Shada 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 Shada Mean?

Shada means "protection" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shada Most Popular?

The name Shada reached peak popularity in 1989, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Shada?

Approximately 373 people named Shada live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 373. That works out to roughly 1 in 888,604 Americans.

Is Shada a rare name?

Shada is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 888,604 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shada mean?

Shada means "protection" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shada more male or female?

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

When was Shada most popular?

Shada peaked in 1989 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US373
All-Time Births373
1 in X1 in 888,604
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1989
World Rank#52,546
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.