Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Leader or elder, Leader, Elder, Head, Chieftain, Teacher
Pronunciation: sheek, ʃiːk, SH IY K
Popularity Rank: #2,837
The title `Sheikh` is of Arabic origin and means `leader`, `elder`, or `chief`. It is commonly used as a title of respect for a male leader or elder in Arabic-speaking cultures.
The name Sheikh is of Arabic origin and means Leader or elder, Leader, Elder, Head, Chieftain, Teacher. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sheikh is commonly found in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sheek
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ʃiːk
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH IY K
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Sheikh is recorded 22,612 times globally, ranking it as the 2,837th most common name worldwide.
Sheikh is most prevalent in Bangladesh, with 5,465 occurrences, making it the 34th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Sheikh is found among 1 in every 92 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | #34 | 1 : 92 |
| Saudi Arabia | #634 | 1 : 561 |
| United Arab Emirates | #339 | 1 : 468 |
| India | #547 | 1 : 625 |
| Malaysia | #1,098 | 1 : 1,611 |
| Oman | #494 | 1 : 603 |
| Kuwait | #356 | 1 : 648 |
| Qatar | #256 | 1 : 543 |
| Singapore | #621 | 1 : 904 |
| Italy | #3,431 | 1 : 2,500 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sheikh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 19, 2024 05:45 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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