Charlotte 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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Shah Rank #6,038

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Shah more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Shah mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Charlotte and Shah boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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