Shahid Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAH-id / /ʃɑːˈɪd/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: witness; Persian: martyr

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shahid is of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with the concept of martyrdom. The name has been used historically in various contexts, including literature and politics. It is also prevalent in South Asian cultures, particularly among Urdu-speaking populations.

Trend Summary

The name Shahid has seen consistent usage in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shahid
  • Shaheed

International Variants

  • Shahid (Arabic)
  • Shahid (Persian)

Famous people named Shahid

Shahid Afridi is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his aggressive batting style.

Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor recognized for his work in Bollywood films.

Shahid Khan is a Pakistani-American businessman and owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Shahid Jamil is a prominent Pakistani scientist known for his contributions to virology.

Fictional characters named Shahid

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shahid was first seen in the United States in 1968. Shahid has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Shahid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shahid (2017)

StateBirthsShare
NY 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19689
19695
19717
19727
197311
197413
19759
197614
197717
197810
197919
198013
198114
198213
198310
198410
198512
198611
19877
19889
198912
199015
199114
199220
199319
199417
199523
199614
199710
199814
199913
200024
200111
200218
200314
200418
200519
200619
20079
20089
200917
201010
201113
20128
201311
20149
201514
201611
201720
201812
201910
202011
20217
202210
20238
20248