Cheikh

Meaning of Cheikh

Cheikh, a male name of Arabic origin pronounced SHEIKH (/ʃeɪk/), stems from the honorific sheikh, signifying an elder or leader in Islamic and Sufi traditions across North Africa and the Sahel. Its concise sound and authoritative meaning appeal to parents seeking a name with deep cultural resonance. In the United States, Cheikh first entered the Social Security Administration’s rankings in 1992 at 764th place and has since stabilized within the 800–920 bracket, most recently securing 897th position with 27 recorded births in 2024. Embraced by Muslim families and gaining visibility among Latin American Muslim diasporas, the name bridges ancestral heritage and contemporary identity.