Sharifah
Sharifah is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,759 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sharifah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 145 babies have been named Sharifah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sharifah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,759 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,759
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Sharifah
Sharifah is a girl name .
Sharifah is currently ranked #61,759 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sharifah include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sharifah include Sharon, Sharlotte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis