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Shehbaaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced sheh-BAHZ /ʃɛˈbɑz/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shahbaz — from Persian, 'a royal falcon; a king of falcons' (shah, 'king', + baz, 'falcon')Low

In 30 seconds: A royal falcon; a king of falcons: Shehbaaz spells Shahbaz. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'sheh-BAHZ').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA spelling of Shahbaz — from Persian, 'a royal falcon; a king of falcons' (shah, 'king', + baz, 'falcon')
U.S. rank (2025)#8146 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192025

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

Shehbaaz is a spelling of Shahbaz — from Persian, 'a royal falcon; a king of falcons' (shah, 'king', + baz, 'falcon'; the Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar). A crisp, bold name common in South Asian families (said 'sheh-BAHZ').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare in this form, a-royal-falcon at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Shahbaz means 'a royal falcon; a king of falcons' in Persian (shah, 'king', + baz, 'falcon') — Shehbaaz is a spelling, crisp and bold (said 'sheh-BAHZ').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Shahbaz — Persian etymology

Variations

ShahbazShehbazShabaz

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shehbaaz mean?

Shehbaaz spells Shahbaz — Persian 'a royal falcon; a king of falcons'.

How do you pronounce Shehbaaz?

It's said sheh-BAHZ /ʃɛˈbɑz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shehbaaz a boy or girl name?

Shehbaaz is a boy's name.

How popular is Shehbaaz?

Shehbaaz is a rare name in the U.S.

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