Shara

Shara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Shara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shara

Shara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shara first appears in Social Security records in 1927. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #719 in 1979, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 4,939 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shara in US records

First recorded (US)
1927
Best US rank
#719 in 1979
Peak year
1979
Babies named Shara in 2024
5
Total since 1880
4,939

Shara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1072 in 1996
Babies named Shara in 2021
3
Total since 1996
123

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shara mean?

The meaning of Shara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shara a boy or girl name?

Shara is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shara?

Shara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shara?

Shara first appears in US records in 1927. Its best-ever ranking was #719 in 1979, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].