Sherif
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Sharif Illustrious.
- Origin
- Arabic
Sherif Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 419 baby boys have been named Sherif. The name peaked in 1990 with 18 US births that year (rank #3439). In 2024, ranked #9707 nationally — 6,268 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Sherif
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sherif births are: New York (28).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Sherif
If you like Sherif's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sherif's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Sherif
Variant Forms
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Compare Sherif to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sherif against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).