What origin is the name Shiraz?

Shiraz comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shiraz a popular name?

Shiraz is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shiraz?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Shiraz — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Shiraz

Q: Is Shiraz a rare name?

Yes. Shiraz does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shiraz

Shiraz

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Shiraz is an arabic boy's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning one who is sweet. It is also well-known as the name of a historic city in Iran famous for its gardens.".

The meaning of Shiraz is "An Arabic name meaning one who is sweet. It is also well-known as the name of a historic city in Iran famous for its gardens." — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning one who is sweet. It is also well-known as the name of a historic city in Iran famous for its gardens.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shiraz

Very rare in US records

What does Shiraz mean?

Shiraz is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning one who is sweet. It is also well-known as the name of a historic city in Iran famous for its gardens.".