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Shahzad

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-ZAHD /ʃɑˈzɑd/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian, 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son/offspring')Low

In 30 seconds: A prince; the son of a king: Shahzad is Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shah-ZAHD').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian, 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son/offspring')

U.S. rank (2025)#4515 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 184

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

Shahzad comes from the Persian, 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son/offspring'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shah-ZAHD').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shahzad means 'a prince; the son of a king' in Persian (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born; son') — lyrical and classic (said 'shah-ZAHD').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Shahzad — Persian etymology

Variations

ShehzadShahzaad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahzad mean?

Shahzad is Persian for 'a prince; the son of a king' (shah, 'king', + zad, 'born').

How do you pronounce Shahzad?

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

Is Shahzad a boy or girl name?

Shahzad is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahzad?

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