UK boy's name
Shahryar
A Persian masculine given name meaning "ruler" or "king of the city".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shahryar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahryar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2002. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Shahryar. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shahryar ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Shahryar.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahryar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Shahryar mean?
The name Shahryar is derived from the Persian language and has its roots in ancient Iranian civilization. It is a combination of two words, "shahr" meaning city or kingdom, and "yar" meaning friend or companion. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in Persia, around the 10th to 12th centuries AD.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Shahryar can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (The Book of Kings) written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, Shahryar is mentioned as the name of a Persian king.
Throughout history, several historical figures have borne the name Shahryar. One of the most prominent was Shahryar Afshar (1644-1709), a military commander and ruler of the Afsharid dynasty in Persia. He played a significant role in the political landscape of the region during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
Another notable figure was Shahryar Mirza (1828-1900), a member of the Qajar royal family and a prominent statesman in 19th century Persia. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Qajar dynasty.
In the literary realm, Shahryar Mandanipour (born 1957) is a renowned contemporary Iranian writer and novelist. His works, such as "Censoring an Iranian Love Story" and "Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was," have received international acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.
Moving to the world of sports, Shahryar Khan (1943-2022) was a Pakistani cricketer and influential administrator. He served as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board from 2003 to 2014 and played a pivotal role in the development of cricket in Pakistan.
The name Shahryar continues to be used in various Persian and Central Asian cultures, carrying a rich historical and cultural significance. Its meaning, reflecting the concepts of governance and companionship, has endured through the centuries and continues to be a popular choice for boys in these regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahryar over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahryar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shahryar, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2002, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahryar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahryar 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 | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shahryar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahryar in the UK right now?
In 2002, Shahryar was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shahryar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Shahryar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahryar?
A Persian masculine given name meaning "ruler" or "king of the city".
How many people are called Shahryar in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Shahryar across the 2 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.