Sha
Girl nameSha has been given to 766 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1989.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
766
Peak year
1989 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1962
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
83% girls / 17% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sha — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sha.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sha?
Sha has been given to 766 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sha peak?
Sha peaked in 1989, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Sha a girl or boy name?
Sha is primarily a girl name (83% of babies named Sha are girls).
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