Sheharyar
A Persian name meaning "conqueror" or "king of the town".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sheharyar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sheharyar today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheharyar births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheharyar. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sheharyar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,051
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Sheharyar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheharyar 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 Sheharyar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sheharyar
The name Sheharyar is of Persian origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is a combination of two Persian words, "Shahr" meaning city or kingdom, and "Yar" meaning friend or companion. The name essentially translates to "friend of the city" or "companion of the kingdom."
In ancient Persian literature, the name Sheharyar is mentioned in several works, including the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. The name was associated with nobility and royalty, often given to princes or rulers who were believed to be protectors and guardians of their lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheharyar can be found in the 10th century CE, when a Persian prince named Sheharyar ibn Nasr ruled a region in what is now modern-day Iran. He was known for his wisdom, justice, and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sheharyar. One such individual was Sheharyar Khan (1564-1628), a Mughal prince and military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Another famous bearer of the name was Sheharyar Mirza (1836-1902), a member of the Qajar dynasty and the son of the Persian ruler Naser al-Din Shah. He was a prominent poet and calligrapher, known for his contributions to Persian literature and his artistic talents.
In the 20th century, Sheharyar Khan Afridi (1919-1980) was a Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1965 to 1966. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the country's history.
Sheharyar Mohammad Khan (born 1949) is a contemporary Pakistani diplomat and author. He served as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan from 1994 to 1997 and has written several books on international relations and diplomacy.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Sheharyar, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and art to politics and diplomacy.
People
Sheharyar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheharyar 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
Sheharyar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheharyar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheharyar 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sheharyar a common name?
We classify Sheharyar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheharyar most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheharyar was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheharyar is about 28 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 Sheharyar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sheharyar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheharyar 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 Sheharyar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sheharyar 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 Sheharyar 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 the name Sheharyar?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Sheharyar, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.