Shahbaz
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shahbaz: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1983.
A name of Persian origin, Shahbaz combines *shah* meaning "king" and *baz* meaning "falcon" – together, "royal falcon" or "king's falcon." The most widely known bearer is Shahbaz Bhatti, the Pakistani federal minister for minority affairs who was assassinated in 2011 for advocating religious freedom. Another prominent figure is Shahbaz Sharif, who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan in the 2020s. The name also lends itself to the majestic shahbaz falcon, a bird revered in Persian poetry and symbolism. While not indigenous to Scotland, Shahbaz has been chosen by Scottish families, reflecting the nation's growing diversity and the name's powerful, soaring imagery.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19833 babies
- Latest (1983)
- #3143 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1983
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y