Khayr vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khayr

Boy #4,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, virtue"

Origin: Arabic root kh-y-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African West African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,918
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Khayr Rank #4,918
Sheikh Rank #4,989

Khayr is more popular, ranked #4918 vs #4989 for Sheikh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khayr ___

  • Khayr Eddine
  • Khayr Allah
  • Khayr Uddin
  • Khayr Muhammad
  • Khayr Yusuf
  • Khayr Ibrahim

Sheikh ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khayr

Tariq Bilal Nadia Amira Yusuf

If you choose Sheikh

Zara Amira Kareem Nadia Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khayr or Sheikh more popular?

Khayr is more popular, ranked #4918 compared to Sheikh at #4989 in the United States.

What do Khayr and Sheikh mean?

Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Khayr and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Khayr is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.

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