Emma 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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Shah Rank #6,038

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Shah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Emma and Shah mean?

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

Are Emma and Shah boy or girl names?

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

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