Sharifah
Meaningnoble · Arabic
Sharifah is an Arabic girl name meaning “noble”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Sharifah has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sharifah would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationSharifah peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Sharifah you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
- HistorySharifah first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sharifah
Sharifah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “noble”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Sharifah
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Sharifah
What does the name Sharifah mean?
Sharifah means “noble” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Adeline (“noble”), Alice (“noble”), Audrey (“noble strength”) and Allison (“noble”).
What is the origin of the name Sharifah?
Sharifah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Sharifah a boy or girl name?
Sharifah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sharifah?
Sharifah is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1994. It peaked at #3,950 in 1975, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Sharifah?
If you like Sharifah, you might also like Sharifa, Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison. Sharifa is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Sharifah?
Sharifah is an Arabic girl name meaning “noble”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.