Sha
Pronunciation: [ sh-AH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Sha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 127 babies have been named Sha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,682 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,682
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sha is also used as a girl name, ranked #63682.
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About the Name Sha
Sha is a boy name .
Is Sha a boy or girl name? Sha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,682 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,682. Sha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sha is currently ranked #42,682 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sha include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya, Shaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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