boy's name · in the US
Sheikh
SHAYK
- Gender Boy (US)
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,793
England and Wales
#881
2025 births
Sheikh is a boy's name in the United States, with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 23% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 73 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 10,539 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sheikh Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 524 |
| 2010s | 424 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 264 |
How Popular Is Sheikh?
In 2025, Sheikh was given to 50 babies in England and Wales, ranking #881 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Sheikh Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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 Sheikh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sheikh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sheikh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Sheikh is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- England & Wales Both 26% girls · 416 babies
- United States Boys' 3% girls · 153 babies
How to Say Sheikh
- Pronunciation SHAYK
Sibling Names for Sheikh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sheikh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sheikh
How popular is the name Sheikh?
In 2025, Sheikh was given to 50 babies in England and Wales, ranking #881 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Sheikh a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheikh is used for both girls and boys. About 23% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sheikh?
Sheikh has 1 syllable.
When was Sheikh most popular?
Sheikh peaked in 2004, when 73 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sheikh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sheikh currently ranks #881 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.