Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Shaikh

Name: Popularity of the name Shaikh in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaikh, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#7,534 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2017

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#7534

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaikh

Shaikh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 8 Shaikhs were born — ranking #7,534 that year. As of 2026, Shaikh ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Shaikhs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shaikh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaikh is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shake
Shaik
Shaykh
Shock
Shook
Shack
Chic
Shaq
Sheik
Shak
Schock
Sheikh

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaikh

What does the name Shaikh mean?

Shaikh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaikh in 2026?

In 2026, Shaikh ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaikh most popular?

Shaikh reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #7,534 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Shaikh a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaikh is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shaikh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaikh include Natalia, Karis, Gregoire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaikh

Shaikh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 41 births in the dataset. Shaikh's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #7,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaikh's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.