Shareef
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shareef first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 1,187 babies have been named Shareef in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shareef is past its peak , currently ranked #15,796 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,796
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Hebrew origin
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Old French origin
"one who farms the land"
#15,625 in US
Germanic blank origin
"shining, pale"
#15,775 in US
Latin origin
"what is given, what is cast"
#15,898 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"hawk-like; stately"
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Modern English origin
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#15,762 in US
Old English via American creation origin
"beloved darling"
#15,693 in US
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About the Name Shareef
Shareef is a boy name .
Shareef is currently ranked #15,796 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shareef include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shareef include Sharvil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis