girl's name
Sharifah
shuh-REE-fuh
- Origin Malay
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 180
Sharifah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 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.
- Sharifah is a name of Malay origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sharifah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 22 |
How Popular Is Sharifah?
In 1994, Sharifah 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.
Where Sharifah 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 Sharifah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sharifah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sharifah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sharifah
- Pronunciation shuh-REE-fuh
Sibling Names for Sharifah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sharifah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sharifah
How popular is the name Sharifah?
In 1994, Sharifah 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 Sharifah a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharifah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sharifah?
Sharifah has 3 syllables.
When was Sharifah most popular?
Sharifah peaked in 1975, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.