Olivia 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shah Rank #6,038

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shah more popular?

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

What do Olivia and Shah mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Olivia and Shah boy or girl names?

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

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