Shahab Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Shahab means 'royal or kingly water' or 'rain of kings'.
Meaning of the Name Shahab
Shahab is a masculine given name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Persian word 'shah' meaning 'king' and 'ab' meaning 'water' or 'rain'. Therefore, Shahab is often interpreted as 'royal or kingly water' or 'rain of kings'. The name is associated with power, nobility, and abundance. In Persian culture, rain is seen as a symbol of blessings and prosperity.
Popularity of the Name Shahab
The popularity for the name Shahab peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,981 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Shahab had the most male births in 2012 with 10, which ranked number 7,558 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Shahab has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among males, Shahab has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shahab
- 20 Year Trend of Shahab: 20.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Shahab: -40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shahab: -40.00%
Popularity of Shahab by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shahab. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shahab in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shahab is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shahab
- Total Births of Shahab: 6 (-4.98%)
- Male Births of Shahab: 6 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Shahab over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Shahab have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.