Pema vs Shahwaiz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahwaiz

Boy #24,846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal advisor, kingly counselor"

Origin: Persian Shah (king) and Arabic Waiz (preacher/advisor)

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,846
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Wiz, Waiz

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Popularity Comparison

Pema Rank #10,867
Shahwaiz Rank #24,846

Pema is more popular, ranked #10867 vs #24846 for Shahwaiz.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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No pairings available yet.

Shahwaiz ___

  • Shahwaiz Ali
  • Shahwaiz Hassan
  • Shahwaiz Ahmad
  • Shahwaiz Muhammad
  • Shahwaiz Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

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Zubair Hamza Daniyal Ayesha Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pema or Shahwaiz more popular?

Pema is more popular, ranked #10867 compared to Shahwaiz at #24846 in the United States.

What do Pema and Shahwaiz mean?

Shahwaiz means "royal advisor, kingly counselor" (Persian Shah (king) and Arabic Waiz (preacher/advisor) origin).

Are Pema and Shahwaiz boy or girl names?

Pema is primarily a girl name. Shahwaiz is primarily a boy name.

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