Shahim
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shahim first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 12 babies have been named Shahim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shahim is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #19,013 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,013
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shahim
Shahim is a boy name .
Shahim is currently ranked #19,013 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shahim include Sha, Shah, Shahy, Shahie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shahim include Shahzain, Shaheen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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