Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Shahzaib since 1993
Babies named Shahzaib per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Shahzaib is a name of Persian-Arabic origin meaning 'king's falcon' or 'royal falcon', combining the Persian word 'shah' (king) with the Arabic 'zaib' (falcon). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, reflecting its use among South Asian Muslim communities in the diaspora. Its peak popularity came in 2003, and it has since maintained a relatively stable trajectory. As of 2025, the name ranks 7679, with about 1 in 170808 male babies receiving it. Though not among the most common names nationally, Shahzaib carries a regal and culturally rich significance, and it has seen consistent use over the past three decades.
Shahzaib is a compound name derived from Persian 'shah' (king) and Arabic 'zaib' (falcon). It is predominantly used in Urdu-speaking communities of South Asia, where it conveys regal and noble qualities. The name reflects the cultural blending of Persian and Arabic elements in the region's naming traditions.
“Shahzaib” around the world
Where Shahzaib lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shah, Zaib, Shaz
Variants: Shahzeb, Shehzeb, Shah Zaib
Sibling names for Shahzaib
Names that share Shahzaib's style, for a brother or sister.
