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Shahad

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Pronounced shah-HAD /ʃɑˈhæd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic shahd/shahad, 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness.' A sweet, tender name popular across the Arabic-speaking world.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet Arabic name: Shahad means 'honey; sweetness' (said 'shah-HAD'). Tender and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic shahd/shahad, 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness.' A sweet, tender name popular across the Arabic-speaking world.

U.S. rank (2025)#11775 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shahad comes from the Arabic shahd, 'honey; sweetness.' A sweet, gentle name popular in Arabic-speaking countries, it reads warm and tender — rare in the U.S. (said 'shah-HAD').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-heritage families. Rare, sweet, and tender.

Did you know? Shahad is Arabic for 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness' — a tender, warm name much loved across the Arabic-speaking world (said 'shah-HAD').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Shahad — Arabic 'honey; sweetness'

Variations

ShahdShahedShahada

Nicknames

ShaHadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahad mean?

Shahad is Arabic for 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness.'

How do you pronounce Shahad?

It's said shah-HAD /ʃɑˈhæd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shahad a boy or girl name?

Shahad is a girl's name.

How popular is Shahad?

Shahad is a rare name in the U.S.