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Shahida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningwitness · Arabic

Shahida is an Arabic girl name meaning “witness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shahida would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationShahida peaked in 1970, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Shahida you'd meet today is about 55 years old.
  • HistoryShahida first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025

036197020002022

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Shahida

Shahida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “witness”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Shahida

What does the name Shahida mean?

Shahida means “witness” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Sakshi (“witness”).

What is the origin of the name Shahida?

Shahida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Shahida a boy or girl name?

Shahida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shahida?

Shahida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #5,413 in 1970, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Shahida?

If you like Shahida, you might also like Sakshi.

What should I know before naming my baby Shahida?

Shahida is an Arabic girl name meaning “witness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.