Shah
2 countries#1023 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,162 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2005 with 67 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,162 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 67 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
440 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 2009 with 22 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Shah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #468 | — |
| 2003 | #546 | ↓78 |
| 2004 | #523 | ↑23 |
| 2005 | #502 | ↑21 |
| 2006 | #617 | ↓115 |
| 2007 | #711 | ↓94 |
| 2008 | #712 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #944 | ↓232 |
| 2010 | #811 | ↑133 |
| 2011 | #743 | ↑68 |
| 2012 | #1021 | ↓278 |
| 2013 | #882 | ↑139 |
| 2014 | #1178 | ↓296 |
| 2015 | #873 | ↑305 |
| 2016 | #1050 | ↓177 |
| 2017 | #968 | ↑82 |
| 2018 | #985 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #1030 | ↓45 |
| 2020 | #1314 | ↓284 |
| 2021 | #1023 | ↑291 |
Frequently asked questions about Shah
Is Shah a popular name?
Yes — Shah currently ranks #1023 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Shah more common for boys or girls?
Shah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Shah most popular?
Shah peaked in 2005 in England & Wales, with 67 recorded births that year.
Is Shah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Shah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #454 in 1996 to #1023 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Shah?
At least 1,602 babies have been recorded with the name Shah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: England & Wales, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Shah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Shah include Shae.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Shah in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.