Shaheed
Shaheed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Witness or martyr.
Origin and history
Shaheed is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning witness or martyr. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage within Muslim communities and families seeking traditional Arabic names.
Popularity in the United States
1,138 babies in the United States have been named Shaheed since 1880. It ranks #3554 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- PA (37.1 %)
- NJ (33.2 %)
- NY (23.6 %)
- CA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 137 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 371 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Shaheed
- Shaheed Devji: Journalist, Reporter
Fun facts
- The term stems from the Arabic root sh-h-d, which relates to bearing witness or testifying.