Shahidah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shahidah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 227 babies have been named Shahidah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shahidah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,486 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,486
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shahidah
Shahidah is a girl name .
Shahidah is currently ranked #60,486 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shahidah include Sha, Shah, Shahy, Shahie, Shahi, Shahiy, Shahiie, Dah, Dahy, Dahie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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