NAME PROFILE
Shariff
Derived from a modern combination of the prefix 'Zae-' and the Welsh 'Lynn,' meaning 'lake.' This name characterizes a person who is spiritually deep, remarkably creative, and possesses a refreshing, magnetic personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 572 |
| Gender | Male (39% / 61%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 59%NJ — 24%PA — 18%AK — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Zaelynn (Social Media Personality and Lifestyle Vlogger) · Zaelynn (Emerging Youth Track and Field Athlete) · Zaelynn (Professional Cheerleader and Performer) · Zaelynn (Digital Content Creator and Artist) · Zaelynn (Youth Model and Fashion Influencer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ZaeZae-ZaeLynnZaelie
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