Honey or the honeycomb
Derived from Arabic roots, the name refers specifically to pure, unprocessed honey or the honeycomb itself. It is often used metaphorically in Middle Eastern cultures to signify sweetness, delight, and something precious or desirable. While rare in the United States, it is a popular and poetic choice in many Arabic-speaking countries.
Less common today
Shahad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,721 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Saudi fashion model and advocate
Iraqi novelist and writer of The Baghdad Clock
