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Shari Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAH-ree / ˈʃɑːri

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: princess; English: diminutive of Sharon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shari is often considered a diminutive of the name Sharon, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'a plain' or 'a region'. In the 20th century, Shari gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name. It is frequently associated with a sense of warmth and friendliness. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Shari experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sharon
  • Shariyah

International Variants

  • Shari (Japanese)
  • Shari (Arabic)

Famous people named Shari

Shari Lewis was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's television host known for her work on 'The Shari Lewis Show'.

Shari Redstone is an American businesswoman and media executive, known for her role in the family-owned National Amusements.

Shari Arison is an Israeli businesswoman and philanthropist, recognized for her leadership in the Arison Group.

Shari Belafonte is an American actress, model, and singer, known for her role in the television series 'Hotel'.

Fictional characters named Shari

Shari is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for her role in the storyline.

Shari is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shari was first seen in the United States in 1927. Shari has ranked as high as #261 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Shari has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shari (2005)

StateBirthsShare
NY 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19279
19288
192910
19309
193112
193212
193324
193428
193524
193650
193747
193862
193955
194067
1941151
1942156
1943144
1944165
1945142
1946205
1947244
1948270
1949488
1950534
1951343
1952319
1953325
1954406
1955447
1956604
1957815
19581,144
19591,523
19601,888
19613,117
19622,959
19632,454
19642,114
19651,847
19661,645
19671,665
19681,419
19691,409
19701,200
19711,014
1972823
1973724
1974583
1975482
1976487
1977384
1978358
1979384
1980350
1981334
1982322
1983397
1984580
1985515
1986363
1987303
1988261
1989205
1990201
1991164
1992144
1993132
1994108
199570
199675
199755
199853
199936
200038
200136
200242
200333
200425
200526
200626
200721
200819
200929
201022
201117
201215
20138
201416
201511
201610
201812
201916
20207
20215
20229
20236
20246