Sheikh vs Zekai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheikh

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,989
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Zekai

Boy #4,819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligence, smartness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,819
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sheikh Rank #4,989
Zekai Rank #4,819

Zekai is more popular, ranked #4819 vs #4989 for Sheikh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheikh or Zekai more popular?

Zekai is more popular, ranked #4819 compared to Sheikh at #4989 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Zekai mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Zekai means "intelligence, smartness" (Arabic origin).

Are Sheikh and Zekai boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Zekai is primarily a boy name.

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