Shahem

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Shahem Pronunciation

Shahem is pronounced shah-HEM /ʃɑˈhɛm/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 (2024)#7167 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Shahem is a modern coined name, echoing the Persian shah ('a king') and Shaheem — 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 — 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 — recent coinage

Variations

ShaheemShahimShaham

Nicknames

Shah

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English Coinage Persian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Shahem?

Shahem is pronounced shah-HEM (/ʃɑˈhɛm/). Press play above to hear Shahem said aloud.

How do you say Shahem?

Shahem is said shah-HEM (/ʃɑˈhɛm/). Press play above to hear Shahem said aloud.

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.

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.