The nameCheikh
Cheikh is a boy's name very common in Senegal, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic shaykh, "elder, spiritual master".
Origin
Arabic, through Wolof.
History
Found in France since 1965, Cheikh is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen since the 2000s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Famous people named Cheikh
- Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegalese historian and anthropologist
Popularity of the name Cheikh
Cheikh in France
Cheikh was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 515 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Cheikh. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Cheikh in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 87 births a year on average, against 68 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cheikh mean?
It comes from the Arabic shaykh, "elder, spiritual master".
What is the origin of the name Cheikh?
Arabic, through Wolof.
Is Cheikh a girl's or a boy's name?
Cheikh is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Cheikh?
Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegalese historian and anthropologist.