Shari
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHR-ee ]
Shari is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,523 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
Shari first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 38,539 babies have been named Shari in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shari is past its peak , currently ranked #28,523 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,523
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shari is also used as a boy name, ranked #19249.
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About the Name Shari
Shari is a girl name .
Is Shari a boy or girl name? Shari is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,523 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,249. Shari is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shari is currently ranked #28,523 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shari include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shari 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