Cheikh vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheikh

Boy #4,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, wise man"

Origin: Arabic

West African Senegalese Arabic Muslim

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Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Indian Arabic American

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Cheikh Rank #4,037

Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4037 for Cheikh.

Is Cheikh or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Cheikh at #4037 in the United States.

What do Cheikh and Rai mean?

Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Cheikh and Rai boy or girl names?

Cheikh is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.