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Shahram

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Pronounced shah-RAAM /ʃɑˈrɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From Persian, Shahram combines shah, 'king,' with a sense of joy and good fortune — often glossed 'king; of royal joy.' A legendary figure of the Shahnameh bears the name. A regal, uplifting choice.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal, joyful name: Shahram is Persian for 'king; of royal joy' (said 'shah-RAAM'). Noble and uplifting.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom Persian, Shahram combines shah, 'king,' with a sense of joy and good fortune — often glossed 'king; of royal joy.' A legendary figure of the Shahnameh bears the name. A regal, uplifting choice.

U.S. rank (2025)#8800 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Shahram is a Persian name joining shah, 'king,' with a sense of joy and good fortune, often read 'of royal joy.' It appears in the great epic Shahnameh. A regal, uplifting name (said 'shah-RAAM').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in Persian-heritage families. Rare, regal, and rooted.

Did you know? Shahram joins shah, 'king,' to a sense of joy — a name of royal gladness borne by a figure in the Persian epic Shahnameh (said 'shah-RAAM').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Shahram — Persian, 'king; of royal joy'; Shahnameh figure

Variations

ShahraamShahrumSharam

Nicknames

ShahRam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahram mean?

Shahram is a Persian name joining 'king' with a sense of joy — often read 'of royal joy.'

How do you pronounce Shahram?

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

Is Shahram a boy or girl name?

Shahram is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shahram?

Shahram is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in Persian-heritage families.