Son of the king; prince
Derived from the Persian elements 'shah' meaning king and 'zad' meaning son or descendant. It is a traditional title of nobility and royalty across the Persian-speaking world and South Asia. The name carries a historical weight of leadership and high status.
Less common today
Shahzad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,458 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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