Cahlil vs Shah

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
Nicknames
Shah

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Popularity Comparison

Cahlil Rank #6,155
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #6155 for Cahlil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cahlil ___

  • Cahlil James
  • Cahlil David
  • Cahlil Emmanuel
  • Cahlil Alexander
  • Cahlil Thomas

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cahlil

Zara Cyrus Leila Omar Mira

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cahlil or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Cahlil at #6155 in the United States.

What do Cahlil and Shah mean?

Cahlil means "friend, companion" (Arabic origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Cahlil and Shah boy or girl names?

Cahlil is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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