Sheikh vs Himmat

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 #4,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courage, determination, bravery"

Origin: Arabic via Urdu

South Asian Punjabi Islamic Sikh

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Himmat Rank #4,992

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

Is Sheikh or Himmat more popular?

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

What do Sheikh and Himmat mean?

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

Are Sheikh and Himmat boy or girl names?

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