Shahid
Shahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Witness or martyr.
Origin and history
Shahid is a traditional male name of Arabic origin meaning 'witness' or 'martyr'. While relatively rare overall in the United States, it has been continuously used in Muslim communities and African American cultures. It carries strong historical and religious significance within Islamic tradition.
Popularity in the United States
716 babies in the United States have been named Shahid since 1880. It ranks #3960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- NY (52.4 %)
- NJ (36.2 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- CA (4.8 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Shahid
- Shahid Kapoor: actor
- Shahid Khan: businessman, sports team owner
Fun facts
- The term Shahid appears frequently in the Quran, denoting a witness to divine truth.
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Shahid (The Witness) is one of the 99 Names of God.