Zaheer vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zaheer

Boy #5,108 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining, radiant"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim Urdu South Asian

✓ All Clear

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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Zaheer Rank #5,108

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #5108 for Zaheer.

Is Zaheer or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Zaheer at #5108 in the United States.

What do Zaheer and Sheikh mean?

Zaheer means "bright, shining, radiant" (Arabic origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Zaheer and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Zaheer is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.