UK boy's name
Shahmeer
A masculine Arabic name meaning "Lion, powerful ruler".
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.
Shahmeer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahmeer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1108, with 26 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 26 births.
This profile covers 121 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2003 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.
Shahmeer is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 123 living people in the UK are called Shahmeer. 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
- • Shahmeer ranked #1108 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 26 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 26 boys were registered as Shahmeer.
- • Shahmeer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 123 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahmeer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1108
2024
Births in 2024
26
Latest year
Peak year
2024
26 births
Estimated living
123
2026
Meaning
What does Shahmeer mean?
The name Shahmeer is of Persian origin, derived from the combination of the words "shah" meaning "king" or "ruler" and "meer" meaning "prince" or "leader." This name has its roots in the ancient Persian culture and language, which flourished in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Historically, the name Shahmeer held significance in the Persian empires, where rulers and members of the royal family often bore names that reflected their status and power. The name's association with kingship and leadership suggests it was bestowed upon individuals of high rank or those destined for greatness.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shahmeer can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia. Shahmeer Khan, a prominent military commander and governor, served under Shah Abbas I and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire.
In the 17th century, another notable figure named Shahmeer emerged in the Mughal Empire of South Asia. Shahmeer Qadri was a renowned Sufi saint and scholar who contributed significantly to the spread of Islamic teachings and literature in the region.
During the 18th century, Shahmeer Ahmad Khan, a prominent poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works in the Persian language. His compositions were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
In the 19th century, Shahmeer Ali Khan, a influential political figure and diplomat, played a pivotal role in the affairs of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. He served as a trusted advisor to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was instrumental in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable bearer of the name Shahmeer was Shahmeer Khan Bangash, a military leader and aristocrat from the Bangash tribe of modern-day Pakistan. He was a prominent figure in the region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his bravery and leadership in conflicts against the Afghan and Sikh forces.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahmeer over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahmeer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Shahmeer, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 26 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahmeer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahmeer 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 | #2973 | 46 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3374 | 48 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3224 | 27 | 6 |
Geography
Where Shahmeer is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shahmeer. 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.
Shahmeer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Shahmeer in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
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- 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
Shahmeer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahmeer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shahmeer was ranked #1108 for boys in England and Wales, with 26 births registered.
When was Shahmeer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 26 babies registered as Shahmeer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahmeer?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "Lion, powerful ruler".
How many people are called Shahmeer in the UK?
A total of 121 babies have been registered as Shahmeer across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Shahmeer most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shahmeer ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. 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.