Foreign vs Shayar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayar

Boy #24,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poet, one who feels deeply"

Origin: Arabic sha'ara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Indian Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,965
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Yar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Foreign Rank #24,878
Shayar Rank #24,965

Foreign is more popular, ranked #24878 vs #24965 for Shayar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foreign ___

No pairings available yet.

Shayar ___

  • Shayar Ali
  • Shayar Ahmad
  • Shayar Hassan
  • Shayar Raza
  • Shayar Kabir

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shayar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foreign or Shayar more popular?

Foreign is more popular, ranked #24878 compared to Shayar at #24965 in the United States.

What do Foreign and Shayar mean?

Shayar means "poet, one who feels deeply" (Arabic sha'ara origin).

Are Foreign and Shayar boy or girl names?

Foreign is primarily a boy name. Shayar is primarily a boy name.

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