Boy nameCurrently #5,008 in the USRising
Sheikh
//ˈʃik//
1 syllablePeak year: 20206 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sheikh's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sheikh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sheikh |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Sheikh through the decades
- Sheikh peaked in 2020, when 25 babies were named Sheikh in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sheikh has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sheikh currently ranks #5,008 in the US and is on the rise.