UK girl's name
Sheza
An Arabic feminine name meaning "shooting star" or "wandering one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sheza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sheza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 16 births.
This profile covers 128 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 127 living people in the UK are called Sheza. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sheza ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 16 girls were registered as Sheza.
- • About 127 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sheza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
16 births
Estimated living
127
2026
Meaning
What does Sheza mean?
The name Sheza has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shrestha," which means "excellent" or "superior." The name was initially used to refer to individuals who were considered to be of high social status or achievement.
In ancient Hindu texts, the name Sheza is mentioned as a title bestowed upon warriors and scholars who had attained great accomplishments. The earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures, where it was used to describe individuals of exceptional wisdom and bravery.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Sheza was a renowned philosopher and scholar from the 3rd century BCE. Sheza the Wise, as he was known, was a prominent figure in the court of the Mauryan Empire and is credited with several influential works on ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
In the 7th century CE, a powerful ruler named Sheza the Great rose to prominence in the kingdom of Kanauj, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He was renowned for his military conquests and for patronizing the arts and literature during his reign.
Another prominent figure with the name Sheza was a 12th-century mystic and poet from the Sufi tradition of Islam. Sheza al-Din, as he was known, authored numerous devotional poems and spiritual texts that continue to be studied and revered by Sufis to this day.
In the 16th century, a famous artist and calligrapher named Sheza Mir emerged from the court of the Mughal Empire. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of many famous monuments, including the Taj Mahal, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the art form.
Sheza Khanum, a prominent female poet and writer from the 18th century, was another notable figure who bore this name. She was a member of the royal court of the Nizam of Hyderabad and was highly regarded for her literary contributions, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Throughout its long history, the name Sheza has been associated with individuals of great accomplishment, wisdom, and cultural significance, reflecting its roots in the Sanskrit word for "excellent" or "superior." While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to carry a sense of distinction and respect.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sheza over time
The chart below shows babies named Sheza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sheza, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sheza 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 | #5581 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3176 | 74 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3066 | 48 | 6 |
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- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sheza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sheza in the UK right now?
In 2022, Sheza was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sheza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 16 babies registered as Sheza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sheza?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "shooting star" or "wandering one".
How many people are called Sheza in the UK?
A total of 128 babies have been registered as Sheza across the 17 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.