King or monarch
Derived from the Old Persian word 'xshayathiya', it was the title used by the emperors and kings of Iran. It carries a sense of supreme authority and royal heritage across the Middle East and South Asia. While often used as a surname, it is also utilized as a given name or title.
Less common today
Shah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,493 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal
Prolific Indian film actor known as the King of Bollywood
