Shah
A unisex name of Persian origin, meaning king or ruler; from Old Persian khshayathiya.
Babies a year
31
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#976
31 babies
In 2025, 31 babies in England and Wales were named Shah. In the US, 9 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 22 in 2009.
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