Shahzad

Shahzad is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “son of the king.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Shahzad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“son of the king”

About the name Shahzad

Shahzad belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “son of the king” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Shahzad first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5254 in 1986, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 161 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shahzad in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#5254 in 1986
Peak year
2019
Babies named Shahzad in 2024
10
Total since 1880
161

Shahzad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1467 in 2001
Babies named Shahzad in 2025
8
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shahzad mean?

Shahzad means “son of the king” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Shahzad a boy or girl name?

Shahzad is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shahzad?

Shahzad comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Shahzad?

Shahzad first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #5254 in 1986, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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