Shah vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Liham Rank #6,616

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Liham more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Shah and Liham mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Shah and Liham boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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