Chesa vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chesa

Girl #59,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gourd"

Origin: Algonquian

Cultural Roots

American Native American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#59,199
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chess, Chessie

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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

Chesa Rank #59,199
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #59199 for Chesa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chesa ___

  • Chesa Marie
  • Chesa Lynn
  • Chesa Rose
  • Chesa Dawn
  • Chesa Sky

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 Chesa

Tara Kaya Sierra Quinn

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesa or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Chesa at #59199 in the United States.

What do Chesa and Shah mean?

Chesa means "gourd" (Algonquian origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Chesa and Shah boy or girl names?

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

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