Himmat vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Himmat

Boy #4,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courage, determination, bravery"

Origin: Arabic via Urdu

South Asian Punjabi Islamic Sikh

✓ 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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Himmat Rank #4,992

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #4992 for Himmat.

Is Himmat or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Himmat at #4992 in the United States.

What do Himmat and Sheikh mean?

Himmat means "courage, determination, bravery" (Arabic via Urdu origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Himmat and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Himmat is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.