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Shahem

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How to Pronounce Shahem

Pronounced shah-HEM /ΚƒΙ‘ΛˆhΙ›m/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, echoing the Persian shah ('a king') and Shaheem; no firmly attested traditional root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage; a Shah echo: Shahem. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'shah-HEM').
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Origin LowAmerican, Persian
MeaningA modern coined name, echoing the Persian shah ('a king') and Shaheem; no firmly attested traditional root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9576 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 64
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320172025

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

Shahem is a modern coined name, echoing the Persian shah ('a king') and Shaheem β€” with no firmly attested traditional root (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'shah-HEM'; nickname Shah).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and modern.

Did you know? Shah means 'a king' in Persian β€” Shahem echoes it (and Shaheem) as a modern name, crisp and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'shah-HEM').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” recent coinage

Variations

ShaheemShahimShaham

Nicknames

Shah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahem mean?

Shahem is a modern coined name echoing the Persian shah ('a king') and Shaheem; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Shahem?

It's said shah-HEM /ΚƒΙ‘ΛˆhΙ›m/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shahem a boy or girl name?

Shahem is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahem?

Shahem is a very rare name in the U.S.

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