Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Shahrazad

Name: Popularity of the name Shahrazad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shahrazad, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,326

Peak Rank

#14,326 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2016

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#14326

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shahrazad

Shahrazad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Shahrazads were born — ranking #14,326 that year. As of 2026, Shahrazad ranks #14,326 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Shahrazads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shahrazad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shahrazad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Scheherazade
Shahrzad
Sheherazade
Charoset
Shirazi
Shariat
Sharded
Shoreside
Charlotte
Shiraz
Sharia
Charlette

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahrazad

What does the name Shahrazad mean?

Shahrazad is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shahrazad in 2026?

In 2026, Shahrazad ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shahrazad most popular?

Shahrazad reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #14,326 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Shahrazad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shahrazad is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shahrazad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shahrazad include Rubey, Annmaria, Nekoda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shahrazad

Shahrazad is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Shahrazad's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #14,326. Use the chart and map above to compare Shahrazad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.