Shareef
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Sharif Illustrious.
- Origin
- Arabic
Shareef Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,187 baby boys have been named Shareef. The name peaked in 1997 with 53 US births that year (rank #1807). In 2024, ranked #10710 nationally — 8,903 places below its 1997 peak.
Top States for Shareef
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shareef births are: New Jersey (110), New York (106), Pennsylvania (102).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Shareef
If you like Shareef's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shareef's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Shareef
Variant Forms
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Compare Shareef to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shareef against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).