Leotha vs Shari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leotha

Boy #19,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin-English

Cultural Roots

African-American American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,346
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Leotha Rank #19,346
Shari Rank #19,249

Shari is more popular, ranked #19249 vs #19346 for Leotha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leotha ___

  • Leotha James
  • Leotha Ray
  • Leotha Eugene
  • Leotha Bernard
  • Leotha Earl

Shari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leotha

Leotha Leola Leonidas Leota

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leotha or Shari more popular?

Shari is more popular, ranked #19249 compared to Leotha at #19346 in the United States.

What do Leotha and Shari mean?

Leotha means "lion-hearted" (Latin-English origin). Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Leotha and Shari boy or girl names?

Leotha is primarily a boy name. Shari is primarily a boy name.

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