boy's name
Sharief
shuh-REEF
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 187
Sharief is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sharief Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 27 |
How Popular Is Sharief?
In 2008, Sharief was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sharief
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sharief Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sharief over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sharief
- Pronunciation shuh-REEF
Sibling Names for Sharief
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sharief — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sharief
How popular is the name Sharief?
In 2008, Sharief was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sharief a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharief is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sharief?
Sharief has 2 syllables.
When was Sharief most popular?
Sharief peaked in 1997, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.