Naomi vs Shari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

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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

Naomi Rank #44
Shari Rank #19,249

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #19249 for Shari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Shari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naomi or Shari more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Shari at #19249 in the United States.

What do Naomi and Shari mean?

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

Are Naomi and Shari boy or girl names?

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

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