Shihab
boy nameShihab entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #7536 in 2001, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#7536
peak (2001)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #9680 |
| 2010s | #11529 |
| 2020s | #7738 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shihab are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shihab alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shihab in 2025?
- Shihab is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shihab most popular?
- Shihab peaked in 2001, reaching #7536 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shihab with classmates?
- Shihab will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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