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Shazia

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How to Pronounce Shazia

Pronounced SHAH-zee-ah /ˈʃɑ.zi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'Low

In 30 seconds: Rare; unique; scented: Shazia is Persian/Urdu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SHAH-zee-ah').
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Origin LowPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'
U.S. rank (2025)#7844 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 540
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619722025

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

Shazia comes from the Persian/Urdu Shazia, 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'SHAH-zee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Pakistani families. Rare, rare-and-scented at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shazia means 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant' in Persian/Urdu — a lyrical, classic name (said 'SHAH-zee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Shazia — Persian/Urdu etymology

Variations

ShaziyaShazya

Nicknames

Shaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shazia mean?

Shazia is Persian/Urdu for 'rare; unique; scented; fragrant'.

How do you pronounce Shazia?

It's said SHAH-zee-ah /ˈʃɑ.zi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shazia a boy or girl name?

Shazia is a girl's name.

How popular is Shazia?

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

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