Shahriar, of Persian origin, is a distinguished given name that holds significant historical and cultural importance. It is composed of two elements: 'shah', meaning king or emperor, and 'r iar', which translates to brave or courageous. Thus, Shahriar literally signifies "brave king" or "courageous emperor". This name has been widely popularized through various literary works such as One Thousand and One Nights, where it is the name of a powerful ruler known for his wisdom and justice.
The name Shahriar experienced fluctuations in popularity over this period, with the highest number of births occurring in 1998 and the lowest in other years. Overall, there were 21 babies named Shahriar born between 1990 and 2004.