Shahar
Pronunciation: [ sh-uhh-AHR ]
Shahar is a boy baby name. Ranked #14,359 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shahar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 7 babies have been named Shahar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shahar is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,359 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,359
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shahar
Shahar is a boy name .
Shahar is currently ranked #14,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shahar include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shahie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shahar include Shahzain, Shaheen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis