UK girl's name
Shehrbano
A feminine Persian name meaning "lady of the city" or "princess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shehrbano is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shehrbano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2023. 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 Shehrbano. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shehrbano ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Shehrbano.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shehrbano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Shehrbano mean?
The name Shehrbano is of Persian origin, derived from the words "shahr" meaning "city" and "banu" meaning "lady" or "mistress." It can be translated as "the lady of the city" or "the mistress of the city." The earliest known use of this name dates back to the 16th century in the Persian-speaking regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Shehrbano Begum, a Mughal princess who lived in the 17th century. She was the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built. Shehrbano Begum was born in 1628 and played a significant role in the Mughal court during her father's reign.
Another prominent figure with this name was Shehrbano Shirin Khanum, a 19th-century Persian poet and calligrapher. She was born in 1828 in Tehran and was renowned for her exceptional poetic talents and her mastery of the Nasta'liq calligraphic style. Her works were highly appreciated and celebrated during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Shehrbano Ikramullah was a Pakistani writer, diplomat, and politician born in 1915. She served as the first female ambassador of Pakistan to Morocco and was a strong advocate for women's rights and education. Her literary works, which included poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, explored themes of identity, culture, and the role of women in society.
Shehrbano Taseer was a Pakistani social activist and philanthropist born in 1944. She dedicated her life to promoting education and healthcare for underprivileged communities in Pakistan. She founded the Shehrbano Taseer Trust, which aimed to empower women and children through various educational and vocational initiatives.
Shehrbano Rehman is a contemporary Pakistani politician and social activist born in 1963. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been a vocal advocate for human rights, women's empowerment, and democratic values. Her work has focused on promoting social justice and addressing issues of gender inequality and discrimination.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shehrbano over time
The chart below shows babies named Shehrbano registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shehrbano, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shehrbano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shehrbano 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shehrbano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shehrbano in the UK right now?
In 2023, Shehrbano was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shehrbano most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Shehrbano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shehrbano?
A feminine Persian name meaning "lady of the city" or "princess".
How many people are called Shehrbano in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Shehrbano 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.