Sheikh
3 countries#854 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sheikh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,160 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #854 · peaked in 2004 with 73 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,160 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 73 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
436 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 2020 with 25 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sheikh’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #671 | — |
| 2003 | #653 | ↑18 |
| 2004 | #443 | ↑210 |
| 2005 | #766 | ↓323 |
| 2006 | #698 | ↑68 |
| 2007 | #820 | ↓122 |
| 2008 | #818 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #667 | ↑151 |
| 2010 | #1055 | ↓388 |
| 2011 | #852 | ↑203 |
| 2012 | #1152 | ↓300 |
| 2013 | #837 | ↑315 |
| 2014 | #854 | ↓17 |
| 2015 | #821 | ↑33 |
| 2016 | #974 | ↓153 |
| 2017 | #1097 | ↓123 |
| 2018 | #1284 | ↓187 |
| 2019 | #1113 | ↑171 |
| 2020 | #1085 | ↑28 |
| 2021 | #854 | ↑231 |
Frequently asked questions about Sheikh
Is Sheikh a popular name?
Yes — Sheikh currently ranks #854 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sheikh more common for boys or girls?
Sheikh is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sheikh most popular?
Sheikh peaked in 2004 in England & Wales, with 73 recorded births that year.
Is Sheikh rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sheikh’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #704 in 1996 to #854 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sheikh?
At least 1,599 babies have been recorded with the name Sheikh across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sheikh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sheikh appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sheikh?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Sheikh include Shadow, Shayden.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Sheikh in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.