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.
About 12 boys were named Shah in 2025.
Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal
Prolific Indian film actor known as the King of Bollywood
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
