Nijah vs Shahbaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

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Popularity Comparison

Nijah Rank #11,183
Shahbaz Rank #36,363

Nijah is more popular, ranked #11183 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nijah ___

No pairings available yet.

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nijah

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nijah or Shahbaz more popular?

Nijah is more popular, ranked #11183 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do Nijah and Shahbaz mean?

Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Nijah and Shahbaz boy or girl names?

Nijah is primarily a girl name. Shahbaz is primarily a boy name.

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