Iliyas 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iliyas Rank #24,807
Shayar Rank #24,965

Iliyas is more popular, ranked #24807 vs #24965 for Shayar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iliyas ___

No pairings available yet.

Shayar ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iliyas

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If you choose Shayar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iliyas or Shayar more popular?

Iliyas is more popular, ranked #24807 compared to Shayar at #24965 in the United States.

What do Iliyas and Shayar mean?

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

Are Iliyas and Shayar boy or girl names?

Iliyas is primarily a boy name. Shayar is primarily a boy name.

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