Witness or observer
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to witness' or 'to observe.' In Islamic tradition, it is one of the names of God (Al-Shahid) and also carries the connotation of a martyr who bears witness to their faith.
Less common today
Shahid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,054 in 1995.
Award-winning Indian film actor
Billionaire owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
