Shubham
Meaningauspicious · Sanskrit
Shubham 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shubham would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShubham peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Shubham you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shubham would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShubham first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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About the name Shubham
Shubham is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “auspicious”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. 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 Shubham
What does the name Shubham mean?
Shubham means “auspicious” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Shiv (“auspicious; Shiva”), Shubh (“auspicious”) and Kalyan (“auspicious, welfare”).
What is the origin of the name Shubham?
Shubham 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 Shubham a boy or girl name?
Shubham is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Shubham.
How popular is the name Shubham?
Shubham ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #3,922.
What names are similar to Shubham?
If you like Shubham, you might also like Shiv, Shubh and Kalyan.
What should I know before naming my baby Shubham?
Shubham 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.