Shahab

Q: How popular is the name Shahab?

Shahab is ranked #14803 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #14,803 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Shahab is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shahab often also consider Dalante, Darth, Anterious .

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Popularity Over Time

#14,803

Current Rank

Peaked 1987 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,803
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Shahzain #3354 Shaheen #4759

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shahie

Middle Name Ideas

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Shahab Nathan

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Shahab Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Nolan

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Shahab Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Shahab Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Shahab Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Isias Boy Hebrew Yeshayahu Darth Boy Modern fictional - Star Wars Atrick Boy Latin Patricius Dalante Boy Italian/American Eremy Boy Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) Dasmine Boy American English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shahab

Is Shahab a boy or girl name?

Shahab is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Shahab?

Shahab is currently ranked #14803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shahab?

Common nicknames for Shahab include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shahie.

Is Shahab a common or rare name?

Shahab is an uncommon name, ranked #14803 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shahab

Shahab is a boy name .

Shahab is currently ranked #14,803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shahab include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shahie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shahab include Shahzain, Shaheen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.