Azad vs Shaheen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azad

Boy #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free, independent"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Kurdish Turkish South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Azad Rank #4,855
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 vs #4855 for Azad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azad ___

  • Azad Ali
  • Azad Reza
  • Azad Karim
  • Azad Nour
  • Azad Hassan
  • Azad Saman

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azad

Cyrus Dariush Yasmin Shirin Arya

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azad or Shaheen more popular?

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 compared to Azad at #4855 in the United States.

What do Azad and Shaheen mean?

Azad means "free, independent" (Persian origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Azad and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Azad is primarily a boy name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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