Sharif
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God Vishnu, green
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #10512 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A name with Sanskrit roots, connected to the element 'hari' meaning god vishnu, green.
Similar names: sharifa, shariah, shareef, shariyah, sherif, saif, sari, saria
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sharif? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Sharif, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sharif
What does the name Sharif mean?
Sharif means “God Vishnu, green” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Sharif?
Sharif has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “God Vishnu, green”.
How popular is Sharif?
Sharif ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Sharif most popular?
Sharif peaked in 1980 with 82 babies registered that year.
Is Sharif a boy or girl name?
Sharif is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Sharifs in registered births are male.
Is the name Sharif rising or falling in popularity?
Sharif has fallen 5428 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4286 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Sharif been recorded?
Sharif appears in birth records across 60 years — from 1963 through 2025.