Shahzad
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shahzad: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1978.
A name of Persian origin, Shahzad literally means “born of a king” – from *shah* (king) and *zad* (born) – making it an enduring choice for boys that carries a sense of nobility and lineage. Among its notable bearers are the Pakistani singer and philanthropist Shahzad Roy, whose work for education and social causes has given the name a modern humanitarian glow, and the cricketer Shahzad Khan, who represented the Pakistan national team. While no major places bear the name directly, the root *shah* appears in many Persian-inspired towns and regions, from Shahdad to Shahjahanpur. Variants such as Shehzad and Shazad are also common across South Asia and the diaspora, and the name has enjoyed steady, modest popularity among Scottish families with Pakistani or Afghan heritage, reflecting Scotland’s multicultural naming landscape.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19784 babies
- Latest (1978)
- #2714 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y