Sharae Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-RAY /ʃəˈreɪ/

Origin: Modern; English

Meaning: Derived from the name 'Shara', meaning 'a form of Sarah' or 'princess'.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sharae is believed to be a modern variant or derivative of the name Shara, which has roots in Hebrew. The Hebrew word 'shar' translates to 'to sing' or 'to be joyful,' suggesting a connection to themes of music and happiness.

The evolution of the name can be traced through various linguistic adaptations, with Shara potentially being influenced by the Arabic name 'Shariyah,' which means 'a path' or 'a way.' This etymological journey reflects a blend of cultural influences, as names often do, particularly in regions where Hebrew and Arabic languages intersect. Historically, the name Sharae does not have prominent figures or milestones directly associated with it, as it is a relatively contemporary creation.

However, the root name Shara can be linked to various biblical contexts, where names often carry significant meanings. The use of names derived from Hebrew has been prevalent throughout history, especially in religious texts and translations, such as the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century.

This translation played a crucial role in popularizing many biblical names and their meanings in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, names like Sharae resonate with themes of joy and positivity, reflecting the attributes associated with their roots.

The melodic quality of the name may also contribute to its appeal, as names that evoke pleasant sounds often hold a special place in various traditions. While Sharae itself may not have historical figures or saints associated with it, its roots in joy and song align it with a broader tradition of names that celebrate positive attributes.

The name's construction also allows for diminutive forms, such as 'Shay,' which may carry similar connotations of warmth and affection.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sharae was first seen in the United States in 1962.

Sharae has ranked as high as #2643 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, New Jersey, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Sharae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sharae is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sharae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sharae.

Year Total Births Girl
2016 6 6
2015 7 7
2014 6 6
2013 9 9
2012 7 7
2011 12 12
2010 12 12
2009 14 14
2008 13 13
2007 13 13
2006 13 13
2005 13 13
2004 17 17
2003 18 18
2002 9 9
2001 16 16
2000 11 11
1999 31 31
1998 27 27
1997 36 36
1996 45 45
1995 31 31
1994 38 38
1993 70 70
1992 70 70
1991 96 96
1990 91 91
1989 43 43
1988 43 43
1987 36 36
1986 39 39
1985 34 34
1984 30 30
1983 34 34
1982 24 24
1981 22 22
1980 28 28
1979 28 28
1978 32 32
1977 18 18
1976 14 14
1975 13 13
1974 22 22
1973 12 12
1972 10 10
1971 11 11
1970 15 15
1969 8 8
1968 8 8
1967 15 15
1966 7 7
1965 7 7
1962 5 5

Top States for Sharae (1998)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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