Sharif

Q: Is Sharif a boy or girl name?

Sharif is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #62268, and as a boy name it ranks #5260.

Q: How popular is the name Sharif?

Sharif is ranked #62268 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-er-EEF ]

Girl Name #62,268 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sharif is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-er-EEF.

Popularity Over Time

#62,268

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #62,268
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Sharon #1230 Sharlotte #4123

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Sharie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Sharif is also used as a boy name, ranked #5260.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharif

Is Sharif a boy or girl name?

Sharif is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #62268. As a boy name, it is ranked #5260. Sharif is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sharif?

Sharif is pronounced sh-er-EEF.

How popular is the name Sharif?

Sharif is currently ranked #62268 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sharif?

Common nicknames for Sharif include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie.

Is Sharif a common or rare name?

Sharif is an uncommon name, ranked #62268 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie. 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.