Noah 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

Noah Rank #2
Shah Rank #6,038

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Shah more popular?

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

What do Noah and Shah mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Noah and Shah boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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