UK boy's name
Shazad
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wild, untamed, or unrestrained one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shazad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shazad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 11 births.
This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Shazad. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shazad ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 11 boys were registered as Shazad.
- • Shazad ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #314 in 1983.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shazad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
11 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Shazad mean?
The name Shazad is of Persian origin, derived from the ancient Iranian language of Farsi. It is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Iran and surrounding areas during the medieval period. The name is composed of two Persian words, "shaz" meaning "king" or "royal," and "ad" which is a suffix denoting respect or reverence.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the medieval Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, there is a character named Shazad who is portrayed as a brave and noble warrior.
The first recorded instance of the name Shazad dates back to the 12th century, when a Persian nobleman named Shazad ibn Mahmud was mentioned in historical chronicles as a high-ranking official in the court of the Seljuk Empire. This empire ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Central Asia and the Middle East during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shazad. One such individual was Shazad al-Dawlah, a 13th-century Persian military commander who played a significant role in the wars against the Mongol invaders. Another was Shazad Khan, a powerful governor and military leader in the Mughal Empire of the 16th century, who was renowned for his administrative skills and military victories.
In the realm of literature, Shazad al-Samarqandi was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century. His works, which explored themes of love, mysticism, and philosophy, were widely celebrated and influential during his time.
More recently, Shazad Latif, born in 1988, is a British actor known for his roles in various television series and films, including Star Trek: Discovery and The Commuter.
While the name Shazad has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in South Asia and among Muslim communities, due to its association with the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Persian civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shazad over time
The chart below shows babies named Shazad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shazad, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shazad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shazad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4333 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3192 | 37 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1385 | 36 | 4 |
Geography
Where Shazad is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shazad. 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.
Shazad ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #314 in 1983.
Across the UK
Shazad in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#314 in 1983
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Shazad
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Shazad Latif
actor; stage actor; television actor; film actor
British actor
1988-
Related
Names similar to Shazad
- Samuel 108,505
- 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
Shazad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shazad in the UK right now?
In 2012, Shazad was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shazad most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 11 babies registered as Shazad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shazad?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wild, untamed, or unrestrained one".
How many people are called Shazad in the UK?
A total of 80 babies have been registered as Shazad across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Shazad most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shazad ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #314 in 1983. 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.