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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shaikha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Shaik|Shaila
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Shaikha

SHIGH-kuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17377 in 2022

Peak: #17377 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17377 in 2022

Peak: #17377 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20192022

Rank #17377 · Rising since 2019

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shaikha scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicGulf originRegalMeaningfulTitle-derivedFeminine form2-syllableUncommon in USCulturalPrestigious
Character
authoritative presencecultured diplomat
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Shaikhas

progressiveinfluentialvisionarydiplomaticcultured
STRONG
High confidence

Shaikha is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shaikha at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'shaikh' (شيخ) meaning 'chief' or 'elder', with feminine diminutive suffix -a. Historically a title of respect and authority.
Language root:Arabic · Gulf Levantine
Peak rank:#17377 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
ZaraAmiraLayla◈AaliyahLeila
Works well with
AmiraLayla◈Noor◈ZaharaLeilaSabiraAishaHana◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shaikha · Overview
Summary

Shaikha is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Regal · Meaningful character
Shaikha carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shaikha.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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