Total births
555
Girls' name · since 1972
Shazia
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 555 babies named Shazia, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8558
- among girls today
- 555
- born since 1972
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Shazia currently ranks #8558 among girls' names in America, with 555 babies recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shazia has been recorded 555 times among girls since 1972, currently ranked #8558 nationally and more common than 52% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #8558 among girls today
- 555 born since 1972
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Shazia is currently the #8558 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 555 born since 1972, peaking in the 1980s.
- #8558
- among girls today
- 555
- born since 1972
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Shazia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8558
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Shazia was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
26 babies were named Shazia in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Shazia compares
555 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shazia's all-time total is 45% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shazia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 555 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 48 | 19,840 |
Shazia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shazia's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shazia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#8,558
Active since
1972
Shazia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Shazia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shazia's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Shazia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
131 births
- 2000s
2000s
98 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
- 2020s
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 152 births (27% of all-time use).
How Shazia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shazia's total volume
Shazia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shazia by state
Where Shazia concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Shazia's total US births 2.9%
Even split
16 of 555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shazia? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 555 babies named Shazia. Today it holds rank #8558 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 26 births.
When was Shazia most popular? ▼
Shazia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Shazia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shazia are New York (16 births), Texas (15 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Shazia been used? ▼
Records for Shazia go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shazia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shazia's data
- Shazia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (152 total births) through the 2020s (70) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shazias (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shazia
Nearby Names Like Shazia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shazia
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shazia side by side: Shazia vs Sharon Shazia vs Shannon Shazia vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shazia
Keishla #8557
384 births · Peak 1991
Alisse #8559
232 births · Peak 1987
Chassidy #8556
3,490 births · Peak 1988
Vidya #8560
487 births · Peak 2007
Marykatherine #8555
839 births · Peak 1994
Jahaira #8561
1,515 births · Peak 2003
Johari #8554
409 births · Peak 2022
Natania #8562
718 births · Peak 2004
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shazia: #8558 Girls' Name - 555 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shazia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shazia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.