girl's name
Sharifa
shuh-REE-fuh
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 675
Sharifa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 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.
- Sharifa is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1981, when 27 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sharifa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 139 |
| 1980s | 213 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Sharifa?
In 2024, Sharifa was given to 8 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.
Where Sharifa Is Used
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 Sharifa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sharifa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sharifa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sharifa
- Pronunciation shuh-REE-fuh
Sibling Names for Sharifa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sharifa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sharifa
How popular is the name Sharifa?
In 2024, Sharifa was given to 8 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 Sharifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharifa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sharifa?
Sharifa has 3 syllables.
When was Sharifa most popular?
Sharifa peaked in 1981, when 27 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.