Shara
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHR-uh ]
Shara is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,332 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,731 babies have been named Shara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shara is past its peak , currently ranked #48,332 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,332
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shara is also used as a boy name, ranked #40099.
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About the Name Shara
Shara is a girl name .
Is Shara a boy or girl name? Shara is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,332 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,099. Shara is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shara is currently ranked #48,332 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shara include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shara include Sharon, Sharlotte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis