Shazia

Shazia is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “rare, precious, unique.” In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Shazia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“rare, precious, unique”

About the name Shazia

Shazia belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “rare, precious, unique” — 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, Shazia first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3868 in 1986, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 540 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shazia in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3868 in 1986
Peak year
1996
Babies named Shazia in 2024
12
Total since 1880
540

Shazia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#916 in 1996
Babies named Shazia in 2025
6
Total since 1996
242

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shazia mean?

Shazia means “rare, precious, unique” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Shazia a boy or girl name?

Shazia is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shazia?

Shazia comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Shazia?

Shazia first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3868 in 1986, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

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