NAME PROFILE
Shaft
The formal definition translates to 'diamond' or 'unbreakable stone.' It describes a personality that is brilliant, incredibly resilient, and possesses an inner strength that shines brightly in any situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 103 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 1973 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian, Turkish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 33%TX — 33%LA — 33%OR — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Almas Idyrysov (Kazakh Politician) · Almas Jiwani (International Human Rights Advocate) · Almas Heshmati (Professor of Economics) · Almas Sarsenov (Prominent Businessman) · Almas Beisenov (Architectural Designer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MasiAlmaAllie
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