Sharif
Pronunciation: [ sh-er-EEF ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sharif first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 5 babies have been named Sharif in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sharif is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,268 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,268
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sharif
Sharif is a girl name .
Is Sharif a boy or girl name? Sharif is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,268 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,260. Sharif is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sharif is currently ranked #62,268 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sharif include Sha, Shar, Shary, Sharie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sharif include Sharon, Sharlotte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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