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Shareef
Pronounced shah-REEF /ʃɑːˈriːf/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished' — a title of honor, also for descendants of the Prophet. Dignified and warm.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shareef is a variant of the Arabic Sharif, 'noble; honorable.' A traditional title-name, it reaches U.S. families through Muslim naming and reads dignified — rare here (said 'shah-REEF').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and warm.
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What does the name Shareef mean?
Shareef is a form of the Arabic Sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished.'
How do you pronounce Shareef?
It's said shah-REEF /ʃɑːˈriːf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shareef a boy or girl name?
Shareef is a boy's name.
How popular is Shareef?
Shareef is a rare name in the U.S.