Sherae Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shuh-RAY /ʃəˈreɪ/
Origin: Modern; English
Meaning: Derived from the name 'Shara', meaning 'a form of the name Sarah' or 'princess'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sherae is believed to be a modern variation derived from the name Shara, which has roots in Hebrew. In Hebrew, Shara (שָׁרָה) means 'princess' or 'noblewoman,' and it is often associated with the biblical figure Sarah, the wife of Abraham, who is a significant matriarch in the Hebrew Bible.
The name Sarah has been translated into various languages, including Greek (Σάρα) and Latin (Sara), before influencing later forms in English and other languages. The evolution of Sherae can be traced through the adaptation of names in English-speaking cultures, particularly during the 20th century when unique and creative spellings of traditional names became more popular.
The addition of the 'e' and the phonetic alteration to 'Sherae' reflect a trend towards individuality in naming practices, particularly for girls. While the name does not have a long historical record, it can be seen as part of a broader movement in which names were reimagined to create a sense of modernity and uniqueness.
Culturally, names like Sherae may resonate with themes of strength and femininity, drawing on the noble connotations of its Hebrew origin. The name's association with 'princess' can evoke imagery of grace and leadership, which may appeal to parents seeking names that embody positive attributes.
The name's phonetic structure also lends itself to various diminutive forms, although specific historical diminutives for Sherae are not well-documented. Overall, Sherae represents a contemporary interpretation of traditional names, reflecting both linguistic heritage and modern naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sherae was first seen in the United States in 1965.
Sherae has ranked as high as #1134 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sherae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sherae 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 Sherae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sherae
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Sherae.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |