Will my child share the name Shahd with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Shahd per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shahd in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shahd becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shahd is declining: down 305 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,383 in 2004.

Is Shahd a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shahd 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.

Who are some famous people named Shahd?

Notable people named Shahd include: Shahd Samer and Shahd Ashraf.

Is Shahd a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shahd is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shahd in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Shahd

Shahd is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2791 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1383 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

Shahd is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shahd in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Shahd

Shahd Samer — Shahd Abdallah Samer is an Egyptian synchronized swimmer.
Shahd Ashraf — Shahd Ashraf is a Sudan-born Qatari sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.