Sharla
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHRL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sharla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,993 babies have been named Sharla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sharla is past its peak , currently ranked #9,401 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,401
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Sharla
Sharla is a girl name .
Sharla is currently ranked #9,401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sharla include Sha, Shar, Shary, Sharie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sharla include Sharon, Sharlotte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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