Shahir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning famous or renowned.
Shahir by the numbers
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Shahir. In the US, 7 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 10 babies in 2008, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Shahir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Sahirwaking, awake, or one who stays awake39 in the US (2017)
- Shamirhard stone; a precious gem33 in the US (2017)
- Shakirgrateful, thankful8 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shahidwitness; martyr20 in the US (2017)
- Saahirwakeful; watchful; one who stays awake19 in the US (2017)
- Shahinfalcon; hawk6 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Shahir
Names that are said the same way as Shahir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Shaheer10 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean praise
Like Shahir, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Shahir
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