How Many People Are Named Sheikha?

Complete statistics for the name Sheikha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sheikha
Very Rare
Arabic

Sheikha is a rare name of Arabic origin, with only 11 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,203,130 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of those named Sheikha are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~11
Living in US
1 in 30,203,130
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic noblewoman
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Graceful
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

84,346
Worldwide Bearers
#11,839
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
63,346
🇾🇪 Yemen
7,776
🇴🇲 Oman
4,048
🇯🇴 Jordan
2,596
🇮🇶 Iraq
1,362
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,282
🇪🇬 Egypt
889
🇹🇿 Tanzania
589
🇵🇸 Palestine
549
🇰🇪 Kenya
362

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sheikha Through the Generations

Sheikha has seen steady usage since its peak in 2016 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are 11 people named Sheikha in the US, all under 30 years old. This indicates that Sheikha is a relatively new name, embraced by younger parents looking for something distinctive.

✨ Similar Names to Sheikha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sheikha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sheikha

How Many People Have the Name Sheikha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11 people in the United States currently share the name Sheikha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,203,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheikha a Common or Rare Name?

Sheikha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sheikha Mean?

Sheikha means "Arabic noblewoman" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sheikha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sheikha Most Popular?

The name Sheikha reached peak popularity in 2016, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sheikha?

Approximately 11 people named Sheikha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,203,130 Americans.

Is Sheikha a rare name?

Sheikha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,203,130 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheikha mean?

Sheikha means "Arabic noblewoman" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sheikha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sheikha are male and 100% are female.

When was Sheikha most popular?

Sheikha peaked in 2016 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 30,203,130
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2016
World Rank#11,839
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.