Sheikh Name Popularity and Statistics
Sheikh is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sheikh?
Sheikh is spelled S-H-E-I-K-H. The name has 6 letters.
Sheikh Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Boys usage fell 1,160 places to #5,861 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sheikh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2024 | Boys | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2023 | Boys | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2022 | Boys | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2021 | Boys | 15 | #5,776 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 20 | #4,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2018 | Boys | 13 | #6,345 |
| 2017 | Boys | 14 | #6,060 |
| 2016 | Boys | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Boys | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 18 | #5,047 |
| 2009 | Boys | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 12 | #6,763 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | Boys | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2005 | Boys | 12 | #6,226 |
When Was Sheikh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #4,701
2020 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #4,698
2003 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #4,276
2010 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #5,047
Where Sheikh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |