Sheikh vs Azhar

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 #4,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, luminous, shining"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Azhar Rank #4,991

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

Is Sheikh or Azhar more popular?

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

What do Sheikh and Azhar mean?

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

Are Sheikh and Azhar boy or girl names?

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