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1972

First Year

2026

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#3757

Peak Rank

569

Total Count

50

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Shazia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Shazia is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shazia) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shazia)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Urdu

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## The Story of Shazia

The earliest SSA record of Shazia as a baby girl name dates back to 1972, when 7 babies received it. 1996 was its biggest year on record, with 26 newborns named Shazia — #4,057 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Shazias. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,263 among baby girl names with 15 births, rising sharply (+90% over the past five years). In total, more than 569 Shazias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Shazia

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

* [Sharia](/sharia)
* [Tazia](/tazia)
* Shorea
* [Shiza](/shiza)
* [Sheria](/sheria)
* [Rosea](/rosea)
* Razzia
* Jsea
* Mazia
* [Chava](/chava)
* Nausea
* Schizo

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Shazia

What does the name Shazia mean?

Shazia is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:

What is the origin of the name Shazia?

Shazia has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Urdu.

How popular is Shazia in 2026?

In 2026, Shazia ranks #7,263 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Shazia most popular?

Shazia reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,757 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shazia most popular?

Shazia has historically been most popular in Texas, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shazia.

Is Shazia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shazia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shazia include Aquilla, Randell, Magon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧AquillaPeak #3757](/aquilla)[👧RandellPeak #3757](/randell)[👧MagonPeak #3757](/magon)[👧CaitrinPeak #3757](/caitrin)[👧ScottlynnPeak #3758](/scottlynn)[👧EmunahPeak #3758](/emunah)[👧JaveahPeak #3758](/javeah)[👧SahariPeak #3758](/sahari)

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## About the name Shazia 

Shazia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 569 births in the dataset. Shazia's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,757\. Use the chart and map above to compare Shazia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1996 → ](/year/1996)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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