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Sharifah

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Pronounced shuh-REE-fuh /ʃəˈriːfə/Medium

Meaning: Sharifah is the feminine of the Arabic Sharif, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'distinguished.' In many Muslim communities it also serves as an honored title, Sharifah, given to women recognized as descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sharifah is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'noble' or 'honorable,' and an honorific for women of the Prophet's line. Rare in the US (said shuh-REE-fuh).
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningSharifah is the feminine of the Arabic Sharif, meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'distinguished.' In many Muslim communities it also serves as an honored title, Sharifah, given to women recognized as descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
U.S. rank (1994)#15367 ↘ Falling
1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519721994

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

Sharifah is the feminine form of the Arabic Sharif, from a root meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' In addition to being a personal name, it holds an honored place as a title of respect for women descended from the Prophet Muhammad, particularly in Arab and Malay communities. Its American use has been rare and tied to Muslim families.

In the United States the name has always been uncommon, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-seventies. It is valued far more for its meaning and heritage than for any trend.

Did you know? Beyond a given name, Sharifah is used across the Arab world and Southeast Asia as a respectful title, marking a woman regarded as a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Sharifah — Arabic feminine of Sharif, 'noble/honorable'; also honorific for descendants of the Prophet

Variations

SharifaSherifaShareefa

Nicknames

ShareeRifa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharifah mean?

In Arabic it means 'noble' or 'honorable'; it is also an honorific title for women descended from the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Sharifah?

It is said shuh-REE-fuh /ʃəˈriːfə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Sharifah a boy or girl name?

Sharifah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sharifah?

It has always been rare in the United States, appearing mainly within Muslim families and peaking gently in the mid nineteen-seventies.

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