Shahmeer
A masculine Arabic name meaning "Lion, powerful ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Shahmeer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shahmeer today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shahmeer births was 2018 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shahmeer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Shahmeer with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2018
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,708
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Shahmeer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shahmeer from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Shahmeer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shahmeer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shahmeer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shahmeers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shahmeer
The name Shahmeer is of Persian origin, derived from the combination of the words "shah" meaning "king" or "ruler" and "meer" meaning "prince" or "leader." This name has its roots in the ancient Persian culture and language, which flourished in the regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Historically, the name Shahmeer held significance in the Persian empires, where rulers and members of the royal family often bore names that reflected their status and power. The name's association with kingship and leadership suggests it was bestowed upon individuals of high rank or those destined for greatness.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shahmeer can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia. Shahmeer Khan, a prominent military commander and governor, served under Shah Abbas I and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Safavid Empire.
In the 17th century, another notable figure named Shahmeer emerged in the Mughal Empire of South Asia. Shahmeer Qadri was a renowned Sufi saint and scholar who contributed significantly to the spread of Islamic teachings and literature in the region.
During the 18th century, Shahmeer Ahmad Khan, a prominent poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works in the Persian language. His compositions were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
In the 19th century, Shahmeer Ali Khan, a influential political figure and diplomat, played a pivotal role in the affairs of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. He served as a trusted advisor to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was instrumental in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable bearer of the name Shahmeer was Shahmeer Khan Bangash, a military leader and aristocrat from the Bangash tribe of modern-day Pakistan. He was a prominent figure in the region during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his bravery and leadership in conflicts against the Afghan and Sikh forces.
People
Shahmeer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shahmeer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shahmeer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shahmeer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shahmeer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Shahmeer a common name?
We classify Shahmeer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shahmeer most popular?
The single biggest year for Shahmeer was 2018, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shahmeer is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shahmeer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shahmeer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shahmeer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shahmeer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shahmeer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shahmeer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Shahmeer as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Shahmeer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.