Sheikh vs Ekemini

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 #24,801 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"time of peace, the appointed time"

Origin: Ibibio

Nigerian Ibibio Efik West African

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Ekemini Rank #24,801

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #24801 for Ekemini.

Is Sheikh or Ekemini more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Ekemini at #24801 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Ekemini mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Ekemini means "time of peace, the appointed time" (Ibibio origin).

Are Sheikh and Ekemini boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Ekemini is primarily a boy name.