Shah vs Yichen

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

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #6038 for Shah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Shah and Yichen mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Shah and Yichen boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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