UK girl's name
Shahd
A feminine Arabic name meaning "honeycomb" or "sweet nectar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shahd is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahd popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 16 births.
This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 94% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 189 living people in the UK are called Shahd. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shahd ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 16 girls were registered as Shahd.
- • Shahd ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
- • About 189 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahd as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1894
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2004
16 births
Estimated living
189
2026
Meaning
What does Shahd mean?
The name Shahd is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "shahdun," meaning "honey" or "nectar." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during ancient times, where honey was highly valued and considered a precious commodity.
The name Shahd is often associated with sweetness, purity, and beauty, reflecting the qualities of honey. In Arabic culture, names often carry symbolic meanings and are chosen with great care to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children.
Historically, the name Shahd has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and poetry, where it was used to describe the beauty and charm of beloved women. It is also found in some Islamic texts and hadiths, where it is used metaphorically to describe the sweetness of faith and the rewards of Paradise.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shahd can be found in the work of the renowned 9th-century Arabic poet, Abu Nuwas, who composed a poem praising a woman named Shahd for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shahd. One of the most famous was Shahd bint Aws, a 7th-century Arabian woman known for her wisdom and poetic talent. She was highly respected in her time and is mentioned in various historical accounts.
Another notable figure was Shahd al-Jazzar, a 13th-century Syrian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry. Her works were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
In the modern era, Shahd Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, born in 1983, is a prominent Emirati artist and sculptor known for her unique and thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity, culture, and tradition.
Additionally, Shahd Al-Rawi, born in 1973, is an Iraqi-Canadian novelist and poet whose works explore the complex experiences of displacement, exile, and identity. Her debut novel, "The Baghdad Clock," was widely acclaimed and earned her numerous literary awards.
Lastly, Shahd Ameen, born in 1983, is a Saudi Arabian singer and actress who has gained popularity for her performances in various television shows and movies. She is celebrated for her versatility and for bringing attention to contemporary Saudi Arabian culture through her artistic endeavors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahd over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahd registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shahd, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahd by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahd 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 | #2736 | 39 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3295 | 73 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3091 | 63 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1979 | 8 | 1 |
Geography
Where Shahd is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shahd. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Shahd ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
Across the UK
Shahd in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#749 in 2023
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
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FAQ
Shahd: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahd in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shahd was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Shahd most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 16 babies registered as Shahd in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahd?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "honeycomb" or "sweet nectar".
How many people are called Shahd in the UK?
A total of 183 babies have been registered as Shahd across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Shahd most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shahd ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #749 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.