Shariff Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-RIFF / ʃəˈrɪfArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: noble; Swahili: leader
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shariff is derived from the Arabic word 'Sharif', which means noble or honorable. It is often used in Islamic cultures to denote someone of high status or lineage. In Swahili-speaking regions, it can also imply leadership qualities. The name has been historically associated with individuals who hold significant social or religious roles.
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International Variants
- Sharif (Arabic)
- Sharif (Urdu)
- Sharif (Swahili)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shariff was first seen in the United States in 1970. Shariff has ranked as high as #1086 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Shariff has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shariff (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |