Liam 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

Liam Rank #1
Shah Rank #6,038

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shah mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Shah boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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