Gender: Unisex
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Title of respect for a leader or elder in Arabic-speaking cultures.
Pronunciation: sheek, ʃiːk, SH IY K
Popularity Rank: #8,198
Derived from the Arabic title 'sheikh' meaning 'leader' or 'elder'. It is often used as a title of respect for an elder or respected person in Arabic-speaking cultures.
The name Sheik is of Arabic origin and means Title of respect for a leader or elder in Arabic-speaking cultures.. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sheik is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and 66 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 Sheik is recorded 6,507 times globally, ranking it as the 8,198th most common name worldwide.
Sheik is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,913 occurrences, making it the 1,633th most popular name in the country.
In Mauritius, the name Sheik is found among 1 in every 521 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1,633 | 1 : 1,512 |
| United Arab Emirates | #786 | 1 : 994 |
| Kuwait | #508 | 1 : 840 |
| Oman | #1,556 | 1 : 1,761 |
| Qatar | #888 | 1 : 1,448 |
| Malaysia | #4,349 | 1 : 7,212 |
| India | #2,565 | 1 : 3,335 |
| Bangladesh | #1,823 | 1 : 2,014 |
| Mauritius | #437 | 1 : 521 |
| Nigeria | #3,836 | 1 : 5,657 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sheik from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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