Sharifa
girl nameSharifa entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2932 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#2932
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #5226 |
| 1980s | #3913 |
| 1990s | #7649 |
| 2000s | #14562 |
| 2010s | #13721 |
| 2020s | #12247 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Sharifa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sharifa alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sharifa in 2025?
- Sharifa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sharifa most popular?
- Sharifa peaked in 1976, reaching #2932 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sharifa with classmates?
- Sharifa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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