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Sharif

♂ Boy

Pronounced shə-REEF /ʃəˈrif/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sharif, 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank' (a title of descendants of the Prophet)Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble and honorable: Sharif is Arabic for 'noble, honorable, distinguished'. Dignified, strong, and warm.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic sharif, 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank' (a title of descendants of the Prophet)
U.S. rank (2025)#10512 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,685

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019632025

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

Sharif comes from Arabic sharif, 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank, eminent'. Also an honorific title borne by descendants of the Prophet Muhammad and by the historic rulers of Mecca. A dignified, strong name across the Arab and Muslim world (the actor Omar Sharif; said 'shə-REEF').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, noble-and-honorable at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Sharif means 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank' in Arabic — also a title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (and the rulers of Mecca) — a dignified name (actor Omar Sharif; said 'shə-REEF').
Overall data confidence 80%
Arabic references — Sharif — etymology

Variations

ShareefSherifShariff

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharif mean?

Sharif is Arabic for 'noble, honorable, distinguished; of high rank'.

How do you pronounce Sharif?

It's said shə-REEF /ʃəˈrif/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sharif a boy or girl name?

Sharif is a boy's name.

How popular is Sharif?

Sharif is a rare name in the U.S.

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