Abdulmalik vs Sheikh

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
Nicknames
Shay, Sh

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abdulmalik Rank #4,962
Sheikh Rank #4,989

Abdulmalik is more popular, ranked #4962 vs #4989 for Sheikh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulmalik ___

  • Abdulmalik Ahmad
  • Abdulmalik Hassan
  • Abdulmalik Ibrahim
  • Abdulmalik Yusuf
  • Abdulmalik Omar
  • Abdulmalik Ali

Sheikh ___

  • Sheikh Ahmad
  • Sheikh Ali
  • Sheikh Hassan
  • Sheikh Ibrahim
  • Sheikh Omar
  • Sheikh Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abdulmalik

Fatima Zainab Omar Ibrahim Aisha

If you choose Sheikh

Zara Amira Kareem Nadia Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulmalik or Sheikh more popular?

Abdulmalik is more popular, ranked #4962 compared to Sheikh at #4989 in the United States.

What do Abdulmalik and Sheikh mean?

Abdulmalik means "worshiper of the Sovereign" (Arabic origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdulmalik and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Abdulmalik is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.

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