UK boy's name
Shahwaiz
One with high rank or affluence.
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.
Shahwaiz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shahwaiz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2008 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Shahwaiz. 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
- • Shahwaiz ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Shahwaiz.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shahwaiz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Shahwaiz mean?
The given name Shahwaiz is of Persian origin and derived from the words "shah" meaning king or ruler, and "waiz" meaning preacher or orator. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of modern-day Iran and Central Asia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shahwaiz is found in historical texts from the 11th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent Islamic scholar and preacher during the reign of the Seljuk Empire. This scholar, Shahwaiz al-Balkhi, was renowned for his eloquence and knowledge of Islamic theology.
In the 13th century, another notable figure with the name Shahwaiz was a Sufi mystic and poet from the city of Bukhara, in present-day Uzbekistan. His poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Persian literature.
Throughout the centuries, the name Shahwaiz has been used by various individuals of Persian and Central Asian descent, particularly those with a connection to the Islamic faith or scholarly pursuits. Here are five notable individuals who bore this name:
1. Shahwaiz Khan (1608-1668), a Mughal military commander and governor who served under the emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan in India. 2. Shahwaiz Khan Abbasid (1786-1858), a Persian poet and calligrapher from the Qajar dynasty, known for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script. 3. Shahwaiz Ahmad Khan (1868-1942), an Indian Muslim politician and writer who served as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council in British India. 4. Shahwaiz Adil (1917-1990), a renowned Pakistani artist and calligrapher, recognized for his contributions to the art of Islamic calligraphy. 5. Shahwaiz Hosseini (born 1965), an Iranian actor and filmmaker, best known for his roles in acclaimed movies such as "A Separation" and "The Salesman."
The name Shahwaiz has been widely used across various regions and cultures influenced by Persian language and Islamic traditions, often associated with individuals of scholarly or artistic pursuits, as well as those holding positions of power and authority.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shahwaiz over time
The chart below shows babies named Shahwaiz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Shahwaiz, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahwaiz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shahwaiz 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 | #4289 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4333 | 18 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3158 | 5 | 1 |
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- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shahwaiz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shahwaiz in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shahwaiz was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shahwaiz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Shahwaiz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shahwaiz?
One with high rank or affluence.
How many people are called Shahwaiz in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Shahwaiz 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.