Sheikh
Boy nameSheikh has been given to 436 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 113,872 boys was named Sheikh.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
436
Peak year
2020 (25 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1991
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sheikh.
Sibling name ideas for Sheikh
Same era and popularity as Sheikh, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sheikh?
Sheikh has been given to 436 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sheikh peak?
Sheikh peaked in 2020, when 25 babies were given the name.
Is Sheikh a girl or boy name?
Sheikh is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Sheikh are boys).
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