How Many People Are Named Shaheer?

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

Shaheer
Very Rare
Arabic

Shaheer means 'king' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 428 people named Shaheer live in the US today, which is just 1 in 770,572 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2005 with 22 births.

~428
Living in US
1 in 770,572
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,868
Worldwide Bearers
#61,788
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
3,241
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,748
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,155
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,120
🇪🇬 Egypt
911
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
776
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇺🇸 United States
118
🇰🇼 Kuwait
95
🇿🇦 South Africa
88

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
428 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
412
Would be under 30 (95%)
22
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 434 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

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

📜 Shaheer Through the Generations

Shaheer is a relatively new name in the United States, with its peak year being 2005 when 22 babies were given this name. Since then, it has seen a slow decline in usage. As of now, there are 428 people named Shaheer living in the US, with the majority under 30 years old, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. This demographic skew suggests that Shaheer is primarily chosen by younger parents looking for a unique yet meaningful name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
New York 11
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Shaheer

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaheer's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shaheer

How Many People Have the Name Shaheer?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 428 people in the United States currently share the name Shaheer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 770,572 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaheer a Common or Rare Name?

Shaheer 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 Shaheer Mean?

Shaheer means "king" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shaheer Most Popular?

The name Shaheer reached peak popularity in 2005, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Shaheer?

Approximately 428 people named Shaheer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 434. That works out to roughly 1 in 770,572 Americans.

Is Shaheer a rare name?

Shaheer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 770,572 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaheer mean?

Shaheer means "king" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shaheer more male or female?

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

When was Shaheer most popular?

Shaheer peaked in 2005 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US428
All-Time Births434
1 in X1 in 770,572
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2005
World Rank#61,788
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.