Raza vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raza Rank #5,956
Shah Rank #6,038

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 vs #6038 for Shah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raza or Shah more popular?

Raza is more popular, ranked #5956 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Raza and Shah mean?

Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Raza and Shah boy or girl names?

Raza is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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