UK boy's name
Shahveer
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "lord of men".
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.
Shahveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 15 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Shahveer. 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
- • Shahveer ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 15 boys were registered as Shahveer.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
15 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Shahveer mean?
The name Shahveer traces its origins to the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian words "shah," meaning king or ruler, and "veer," meaning brave or courageous. The name can be interpreted as "brave king" or "brave leader."
The earliest recorded use of the name Shahveer can be found in ancient Persian literature and historical texts from the 6th century AD. During this period, the name was often bestowed upon princes and noblemen as a symbol of strength and leadership.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Shahveer was a Persian prince who lived during the Sassanid Empire in the 7th century AD. He was renowned for his military prowess and bravery in battle.
In the 11th century, a famous Persian poet named Shahveer al-Din Rumi was born in present-day Afghanistan. He is considered one of the greatest Sufi mystics and poets in history, and his works, such as the Masnavi, have had a profound impact on Persian literature and Islamic spirituality.
During the Mughal Empire in India, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Shahveer gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Shahveer Khan, a Mughal general and governor who served under Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Shahveer was Shahveer Ali Khan, a 19th-century Nawab (ruler) of the princely state of Tonk in Rajasthan, India. He was known for his patronage of art, literature, and architecture, and his reign saw the construction of several notable buildings and monuments.
In more recent times, Shahveer Khan was a Pakistani cricketer who played Test and One Day International cricket for the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his contributions to Pakistani cricket.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Shahveer, which has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of Persia and has been associated with bravery, leadership, and nobility across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahveer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Shahveer, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahveer 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 | #3153 | 30 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shahveer
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- 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
Shahveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shahveer was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Shahveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 15 babies registered as Shahveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahveer?
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "lord of men".
How many people are called Shahveer in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Shahveer across the 4 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.