Shubh
Meaningauspicious · Sanskrit
Shubh is an Indian boy name meaning “auspicious”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shubh would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShubh peaked in 2008, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Shubh you'd meet today is about 17 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shubh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 81,301 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShubh first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Shubh
Shubh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “auspicious”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Shubh
What does the name Shubh mean?
Shubh means “auspicious” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Shiv (“auspicious; Shiva”), Kalyan (“auspicious, welfare”) and Shubham (“auspicious”).
What is the origin of the name Shubh?
Shubh is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Shubh a boy or girl name?
Shubh is a boy name. In 2025, 21 US boys were named Shubh.
How popular is the name Shubh?
Shubh ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 2008, when it reached #3,057. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,327 places.
What names are similar to Shubh?
If you like Shubh, you might also like Shiv, Kalyan and Shubham.
What should I know before naming my baby Shubh?
Shubh is an Indian boy name meaning “auspicious”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.