boy's name
Sheik
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 240
Sheik is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheik over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2024, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 4 |
How popular is Sheik?
In 2024, Sheik was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Sheik is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Sheik
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Sheik also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheik over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Sheik
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Sheik — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Sheik
How popular is the name Sheik?
In 2024, Sheik was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Sheik a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheik is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sheik?
Sheik has 1 syllable.
When was Sheik most popular?
Sheik peaked in 2004, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.