Dao 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

Dao Rank #40,480
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #40480 for Dao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dao ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dao

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dao or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Dao at #40480 in the United States.

What do Dao and Shah mean?

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

Are Dao and Shah boy or girl names?

Dao is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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