Sheikh
boy name#5861 in 2025Sheikh entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #4276 in 2003, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1991–2025
#5861
rank today
#4276
peak (2003)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6220 |
| 2000s | #6239 |
| 2010s | #6646 |
| 2020s | #5617 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sheikh has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Sheikh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheikh alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheikh in 2025?
- Sheikh ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sheikh most popular?
- Sheikh peaked in 2003, reaching #4276 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sheikh with classmates?
- Sheikh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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