Sharifah
girl nameSharifah entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3950 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3950
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6613 |
| 1980s | #8490 |
| 1990s | #10747 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sharifah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sharifah alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sharifah in 2025?
- Sharifah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sharifah most popular?
- Sharifah peaked in 1975, reaching #3950 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sharifah with classmates?
- Sharifah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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