Shara
Girl nameShara has been given to 4,950 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It peaked in 1979.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,950
Peak year
1979 (232 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1927
10-year trend
▼ -45%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Shara's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #997 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shara — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shara.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shara?
Shara has been given to 4,950 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shara peak?
Shara peaked in 1979, when 232 babies were given the name.
Is Shara a girl or boy name?
Shara is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shara are girls).
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