1,593births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2004Peak · England & Wales
#873England & Wales 2025
Sheikh is a boy name family recorded 1,593 times in 3 countries since 1979. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#873 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2004, at 13.6 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Sheik (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Sheikh
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh | English | 957 | 🏴 England & Wales | #873 | 2004 | ▲ 16 % |
| Sheikh | English | 421 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 2024 | ▼ 2 % |
| Sheikh | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2014 | – |
| Sheik | English | 146 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2004 | – |
| Sheik | English | 39 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2001 | – |
| Sheik | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Sheikh
How popular is the name Sheikh?
In 2025 it ranked #873 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,593 births across 3 countries.
What is Sheikh in other languages?
Sheik (English).
When was Sheikh most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2004, at 13.6 births per 100,000.
Is Sheikh a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sheikh is a boy name.