Shiraz
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shiraz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 119 babies have been named Shiraz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shiraz is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,556 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,556
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shiraz is also used as a girl name, ranked #52204.
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About the Name Shiraz
Shiraz is a boy name .
Is Shiraz a boy or girl name? Shiraz is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,556 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #52,204. Shiraz is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shiraz is currently ranked #17,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shiraz include Shi, Shir, Shiry, Shirie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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