Will my child share the name Shahid with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Shahid per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shahid in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shahid becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shahid is rising: up 846 places since 2018, to #3,113 in 2023. Its best recorded position was #750 in 1999.

Is Shahid a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shahid 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 Shahid a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shahid is a distinctive choice, ranked #3113 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Shahid in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Shahid

Shahid is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 846 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #750 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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