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UK boy's name

Shazeb

A masculine Arabic name meaning "of an exalted lineage or ancestry".

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.

Shazeb is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shazeb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 8 births.

This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1997 to 2012. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Shazeb. 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

  • Shazeb ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 8 boys were registered as Shazeb.
  • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shazeb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

8 births

Estimated living

60

2026

Meaning

What does Shazeb mean?

The name Shazeb has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "shazda," which means "prince" or "son of a king." The name gained popularity during the medieval period in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shazeb can be found in the historical chronicles of the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 16th to the 18th century. It is believed that the name was bestowed upon members of the royal family or those closely associated with the ruling elite.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Shazeb al-Din was a renowned Persian poet and philosopher. His works were widely celebrated and contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual milieu of the time. Additionally, Shazeb Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the name Shazeb was a 16th-century Persian calligrapher and artist. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces across the region. Furthermore, in the 19th century, Shazeb Ali Khan was a prominent ruler of the princely state of Rampur in British India, known for his patronage of arts and architecture.

In more recent times, Shazeb Masoud was an Afghan diplomat and politician who served as the Vice President of Afghanistan from 2004 to 2009. He played a crucial role in the country's transition to democracy after years of conflict.

The name Shazeb has a rich history and has been associated with various personalities across different eras, from poets and artists to military leaders and statesmen. Its Persian origins and connection to royalty and nobility have contributed to its enduring significance and cultural resonance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shazeb over time

The chart below shows babies named Shazeb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Shazeb, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shazeb
02468199720042012

Decades

Shazeb by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shazeb 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 #3873 9 2
2000s #2954 41 9
1990s #1999 11 2

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FAQ

Shazeb: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shazeb in the UK right now?

In 2012, Shazeb was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shazeb most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 8 babies registered as Shazeb in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shazeb?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "of an exalted lineage or ancestry".

How many people are called Shazeb in the UK?

A total of 61 babies have been registered as Shazeb across the 13 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.