Will my child share the name Shabana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shabana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shabana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shabana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shabana has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 541 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1072 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Shabana a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shabana is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shabana a popular baby name in the United States?

Shabana does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5742

Shabana

Shabana is a distinctive choice, ranked #5742 in 2013. Your child is likely to be the only Shabana in their class.

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UK Rank 2013

#5742

About the Name Shabana

Shabana has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 541 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1072 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Shabana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.