Cheri vs Shari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shari

Boy #19,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine law, path to the watering hole"

Origin: Arabic Sharia

Cultural Roots

American South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,249
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cheri Rank #13,474
Shari Rank #19,249

Cheri is more popular, ranked #13474 vs #19249 for Shari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheri ___

No pairings available yet.

Shari ___

  • Shari Ali
  • Shari Khan
  • Shari Raj
  • Shari James
  • Shari Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheri or Shari more popular?

Cheri is more popular, ranked #13474 compared to Shari at #19249 in the United States.

What do Cheri and Shari mean?

Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Cheri and Shari boy or girl names?

Cheri is primarily a girl name. Shari is primarily a boy name.

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