Shahidah
girl nameShahidah entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #2680 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#2680
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3227 |
| 1980s | #6875 |
| 1990s | #11658 |
| 2000s | #16462 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shahidah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shahidah alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shahidah in 2025?
- Shahidah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shahidah most popular?
- Shahidah peaked in 1978, reaching #2680 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shahidah with classmates?
- Shahidah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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