UK boy's name
Shahaan
A Persian name meaning "king" or "mighty ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shahaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2010 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Shahaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shahaan ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 boys were registered as Shahaan.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Shahaan mean?
The name Shahaan has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "shah," which means "king" or "sovereign," and the suffix "-aan" is a common ending for Persian names.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shahaan can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The epic poem chronicles the history of the Persian kings and heroes, and it is possible that the name Shahaan was inspired by or derived from one of the characters or figures mentioned in this literary masterpiece.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the early modern period, the name Shahaan was popular among the Persian nobility and ruling classes, reflecting its regal and prestigious connotations. Several historical figures bore this name, including Shahaan Mirza, a 15th-century prince from the Timurid dynasty, and Shahaan Khan, a 17th-century military commander in the Mughal Empire.
In the realm of Islamic history and literature, the name Shahaan has been associated with several notable figures. One example is Shahaan al-Suhrawardi, a 12th-century Persian Sufi philosopher and mystic who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic philosophy and spirituality.
Moving into more recent times, the name Shahaan has been carried by various individuals from various walks of life. Shahaan Akram was a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. Shahaan Baig is a contemporary Pakistani actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
Another notable figure with the name Shahaan is Shahaan Mirza, a Pakistani-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded and currently serves as the CEO of a successful technology company. He was born in 1980 and has been recognized for his innovative work in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Shahaan, a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the grand and noble traditions of ancient Persia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shahaan, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4129 | 25 | 6 |
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- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shahaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahaan in the UK right now?
In 2020, Shahaan was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shahaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Shahaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahaan?
A Persian name meaning "king" or "mighty ruler".
How many people are called Shahaan in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Shahaan across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.