Manas vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manas

Boy #5,846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, consciousness"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nepali Kyrgyz South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,846
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manu, Mani

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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

Manas Rank #5,846
Shah Rank #6,038

Manas is more popular, ranked #5846 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manas ___

  • Manas Kumar
  • Manas Raj
  • Manas Dev
  • Manas Veer
  • Manas Arjun
  • Manas Vikram

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 Manas

Aryan Rohan Vikram Ananya Priya

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manas or Shah more popular?

Manas is more popular, ranked #5846 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Manas and Shah mean?

Manas means "mind, consciousness" (Sanskrit origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Manas and Shah boy or girl names?

Manas is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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