Shazia
From Arabic شَاذِيَّة (šāḏiyya, “rare, precious, unique”).
Every Shazia since 1972 — 555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shazia
Shazia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,844 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 555 American babies have been named Shazia. Its peak came in 1996, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shazia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shazia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,844 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,874 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,514 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,676 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,203 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,160 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,603 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,607 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,842 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,836 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,756 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,483 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,292 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,508 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,182 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,050 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,657 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,446 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,179 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,231 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,701 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,888 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,736 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,371 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,502 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,988 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,285 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,446 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shazia mean?
From Arabic شَاذِيَّة (šāḏiyya, “rare, precious, unique”).
How popular is the name Shazia in 2025?
Shazia ranked #7,844 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shazia?
555 babies have been named Shazia in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shazia most popular?
Shazia peaked in 1996, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Shazia a boy or girl name?
Shazia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shazia rising or falling?
Shazia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.