Sheikh vs Ayyan

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 #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Ayyan Rank #10,810

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Is Sheikh or Ayyan more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Ayyan mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Sheikh and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.