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UK boy's name

Shahm

An Arabic masculine name meaning "arrow" or "dart".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shahm is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahm popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.

Shahm is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shahm. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shahm ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Shahm.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahm as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Shahm mean?

The name Shahm finds its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient times in the region of modern-day Iran. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "shah," meaning "king" or "ruler," combined with the suffix "-m," which may have been a common ending for names during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shahm can be found in the Avesta, a collection of sacred Zoroastrian texts written in the Avestan language. Here, Shahm is mentioned as the name of a notable figure in the ancient Persian mythology. However, details about this individual's life and significance are scarce.

In the 6th century BCE, a Persian nobleman by the name of Shahm is mentioned in the historical accounts of the Achaemenid Empire. This Shahm served as a trusted advisor to King Darius the Great and is said to have played a crucial role in the administration of the empire's vast territories.

Several centuries later, during the Sassanid era (224 CE - 651 CE), a prominent military commander named Shahm ibn Bahram is recorded in various chronicles. He is credited with leading successful campaigns against the Roman Empire and securing crucial victories for the Sassanid dynasty.

In the 9th century, a renowned Persian poet and scholar, Shahm al-Din Muhammad al-Hafiz, gained widespread recognition for his lyrical compositions and contributions to the field of literature. His works, including the famous "Divan-e-Hafiz," have been widely studied and celebrated throughout the centuries.

Another notable figure with the name Shahm was Shahm al-Din Yahya al-Suhrawardi, a 12th-century Persian philosopher and mystic. He founded the highly influential Illuminationist school of Islamic philosophy and is regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Islamic mysticism.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Shahm throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, philosophy, warfare, and governance. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its rich cultural heritage and significance within the Persian tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shahm by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahm 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 #4991 3 1

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FAQ

Shahm: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shahm in the UK right now?

In 2023, Shahm was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shahm most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Shahm in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shahm?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "arrow" or "dart".

How many people are called Shahm in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shahm across the 1 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.