UK boy's name
Shahriar
A masculine given name of Persian origin meaning "a king or ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shahriar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahriar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Shahriar. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shahriar ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Shahriar.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahriar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Shahriar mean?
The name Shahriar has its origins in Persian culture and language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian words "shah" meaning king, and "riar" meaning lion, thus signifying a kingly or noble lion.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in the famous Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The poem contains stories and legends about the ancient kings and heroes of Iran, including a character named Shahriar.
In Islamic history, Shahriar was the name of the famous Abbasid caliph Al-Mu'tazz Billah, who ruled from 866 to 869 CE. He was known for his patronage of literature and arts, and his love for poetry and music.
Another notable figure bearing the name Shahriar was a 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher, Shahriar Dehlavi, who was renowned for his mystical and Sufi poetry.
In the 18th century, Shahriar was the name of a prominent Iranian military commander and governor, Shahriar Khan, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Afsharid dynasty.
One of the most famous bearers of the name in modern times was Shahriar Mandanipour, an Iranian novelist, and writer born in 1957. He is best known for his novel "Censoring an Iranian Love Story," which won several literary awards.
Throughout history, the name Shahriar has been associated with nobility, strength, and cultural significance in the Persian-speaking world, reflecting its regal and poetic origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahriar over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahriar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shahriar, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahriar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahriar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3405 | 20 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 16 | 4 |
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- Sam 20,889
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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
Shahriar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahriar in the UK right now?
In 2009, Shahriar was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shahriar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Shahriar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahriar?
A masculine given name of Persian origin meaning "a king or ruler".
How many people are called Shahriar in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Shahriar across the 9 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.