Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: The King, Emperor
Pronunciation: SH AA
Popularity Rank: #1,378
The name Shah is of Arabic origin and means The King, Emperor. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Shah is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AA
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Shah is recorded 48,369 times globally, ranking it as the 1,378th most common name worldwide.
Shah is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 14,805 occurrences, making it the 165th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Shah is found among 1 in every 143 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #165 | 1 : 195 |
| Malaysia | #33 | 1 : 159 |
| United Arab Emirates | #112 | 1 : 211 |
| Bangladesh | #73 | 1 : 143 |
| Oman | #214 | 1 : 317 |
| India | #574 | 1 : 653 |
| Kuwait | #365 | 1 : 658 |
| Qatar | #238 | 1 : 498 |
| Singapore | #418 | 1 : 617 |
| United Kingdom | #1,335 | 1 : 663 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 5, 2024 02:31 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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