Declining since 2017, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Shahad since 1998
Babies named Shahad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Shahad is an Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1998, a relatively recent arrival in American naming. Its peak popularity came in 2018, after which it entered a falling trend that has continued since 2017. In 2025, the name ranked 10,917th and was given to roughly 1 in 200,908 girls. While it has not reached high rank nationally, its use has been steady among families with Arabic heritage. The name's direct meaning, 'honeycomb,' is unusual and evocative, and its short, melodic sound fits well with contemporary preferences for soft, feminine names. As a modern adoption from Arabic vocabulary, Shahad remains distinct without being obscure, and its trajectory suggests a continued but niche presence in the United States.
Shahad is an Arabic word meaning 'honeycomb' or 'honey,' derived from the root sh-h-d. It is used as a given name in Arabic-speaking countries and by Muslim families worldwide, though its use as a personal name is a modern development. The name evokes sweetness and natural beauty.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaha, Hadi
Sibling names for Shahad
Names that share Shahad's style, for a brother or sister.
