Sheikh

Male

Meaning

Title for an Arab leader in Arabian Peninsula.

Origin

Arabic

Pronunciation

/ʃiːk/

Traits associated with the name Sheikh:

Dogs named Sheikh tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sheikh?

Naming your dog Sheikh suggests that you have an appreciation for Middle Eastern culture and may have a connection to it.

Is Sheikh a good dog name?

Sheikh is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Sheikh isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

5,495
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sheikh is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sheikh was, in the past month, the 4321st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Sheikh is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sheikh was viewed 66 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sheikh's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sheikh.

Sheikh is found in these categories:

guard dog names
guard

Arabic royalty often employs protective canines, hence the association.

Dog names like Sheikh:

As in sargent.
A Persian word meaning 'He who rules
Ruler
Pledge, Nobleman
Rex
King
Bank and train robber.
Sheikh dog name meaning

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