UK boy's name
Shaheer
An Arabic masculine name meaning "famous" or "renowned person".
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.
Shaheer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaheer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 20 births.
This profile covers 230 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 228 living people in the UK are called Shaheer. 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
- • Shaheer ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 20 boys were registered as Shaheer.
- • About 228 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaheer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2012
20 births
Estimated living
228
2026
Meaning
What does Shaheer mean?
Shaheer is a Arabic name that originated in the Middle East and North Africa region. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaher," which means "famous" or "well-known." The name has been in use for centuries and is believed to have first appeared in ancient Arabic texts and literature.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Shaheer can be found in the writings of the famous Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century AD. He is believed to have mentioned the name in one of his poems, which suggests that it was in use during that time period.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Shaheer al-Din al-Baghdadi, who lived in Baghdad, Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic law and is considered one of the most influential scholars of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Shaheer was Shaheer Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He was known for his bravery and military achievements during the Mughal campaigns in the Indian subcontinent.
In the 19th century, there was a famous Egyptian poet and writer named Shaheer Al-Haddad, who was renowned for his beautiful and evocative poetry. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the modern Arabic literary movement and his works continue to be widely read and celebrated today.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker named Shaheer Khan, who appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He was known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to portray a wide range of characters on screen.
The name Shaheer continues to be popular in various parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. It is often chosen by parents who wish to bestow upon their child a name that conveys a sense of fame, renown, and distinction.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaheer over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaheer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Shaheer, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaheer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaheer 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 | #2966 | 34 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2023 | 116 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2109 | 73 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2640 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Shaheer
- Samuel 108,505
- 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
Shaheer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaheer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shaheer was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Shaheer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 20 babies registered as Shaheer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaheer?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "famous" or "renowned person".
How many people are called Shaheer in the UK?
A total of 230 babies have been registered as Shaheer across the 26 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.