Sheikh vs Aarish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheikh

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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Boy #4,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic South Asian Muslim Indian

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Aarish Rank #4,813

Aarish is more popular, ranked #4813 vs #4989 for Sheikh.

Is Sheikh or Aarish more popular?

Aarish is more popular, ranked #4813 compared to Sheikh at #4989 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Aarish mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Aarish means "sky, heaven" (Arabic origin).

Are Sheikh and Aarish boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Aarish is primarily a boy name.