Shahid

Shahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Witness.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Shahid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Witness”

About the name Shahid

Shahid belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Witness” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Shahid first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2548 in 1979, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 711 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shahid in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#2548 in 1979
Peak year
2000
Babies named Shahid in 2024
8
Total since 1880
711

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shahid mean?

Shahid means “Witness” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Shahid a boy or girl name?

Shahid is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shahid?

Shahid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Shahid?

Shahid first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #2548 in 1979, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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