Danae 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

Danae Rank #1,362
Shari Rank #19,249

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #19249 for Shari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danae ___

  • Danae Rose
  • Danae Marie
  • Danae Grace
  • Danae Sophia
  • Danae Elena
  • Danae Pearl

Shari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danae

Penelope Callista Phoebe Orion Lysander

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danae or Shari more popular?

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Shari at #19249 in the United States.

What do Danae and Shari mean?

Danae means "she who judges" (Greek origin). Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Danae and Shari boy or girl names?

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

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