Azhar vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azhar

Boy #4,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, luminous, shining"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

45 High Risk

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Azhar Rank #4,991

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #4991 for Azhar.

Is Azhar or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Azhar at #4991 in the United States.

What do Azhar and Sheikh mean?

Azhar means "bright, luminous, shining" (Arabic origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Azhar and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Azhar is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.