Shareek
A masculine Arabic name meaning "companion" or "partner."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shareek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shareek today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shareek births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shareek. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shareek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,410
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Shareek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shareek by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shareek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shareek
The name Shareek originated from the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "sharik," which means "partner" or "associate." The name has its roots in the Islamic culture and is often associated with the concept of sharing and cooperation.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shareek can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic philosopher and scholar, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD. In his influential work, "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," Al-Ghazali discussed the concept of "sharik" in relation to the spiritual partnership between a person and their Creator.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD, the name Shareek gained popularity among the nobility and educated classes in the Islamic world. It was seen as a name that embodied the values of unity, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
In the 12th century, Shareek became a prominent name in the court of the Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Shareek al-Din al-Qurashi, a renowned poet and scholar who served as a vizier (minister) under the Ayyubid ruler Saladin.
Moving forward in history, the name Shareek continued to be used by Muslims across various regions. One notable example is Shareek Khan, a Mughal prince and military commander who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in India.
Another prominent individual with the name Shareek was Shareek ibn Abdullah al-Azdi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected military leader in the early days of Islam. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the Islamic conquests in the 7th century AD.
Throughout history, the name Shareek has been associated with values of partnership, cooperation, and unity, reflecting its Arabic origin and cultural significance within the Islamic tradition.
People
Shareek + last name combinations
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FAQ
Shareek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shareek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shareek going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Shareek a common name?
We classify Shareek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shareek most popular?
The single biggest year for Shareek was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shareek is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shareek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shareek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shareek in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shareek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shareek in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shareek can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Shareek?
Find out how many people share the name Shareek on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.