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The baby name Shara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAH-rah (/ˈʃɑːrə/),SHAR-uh (/ˈʃærə/).

Shara is English, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: SHAH-rah (/ˈʃɑːrə/),SHAR-uh (/ˈʃærə/)

What is the meaning of the name Shara ?

The baby name Shara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHAH-rah (/ˈʃɑːrə/),SHAR-uh (/ˈʃærə/).

Shara is English, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shara is a cross-cultural feminine given name with several plausible roots. Most commonly in English it is treated as a streamlined variant of Hebrew Sarah, “princess,” or as a contraction related to Sharon, the biblical place name meaning “level plain.” In Sanskrit, śara denotes an “arrow,” a poetic symbol of speed and intent in classical literature; as a given name in South Asia, Shara can therefore be read as unisex and evocative of precision and resolve. Modern use may also reflect creative blends influenced by Shari and similar forms.

In the United States and other English-speaking countries, Shara came into fashion in the mid-20th century alongside Sharon and Sarah, saw modest peaks in the 1970s–80s, and later became rare. Variants and related names include Sara, Sarah, Sharah, Sharra, Shari, Sharie, Sharae, and Sharrah; nicknames include Shar and Sha. Depending on origin, meanings range from “princess” to “level plain” to “arrow.”

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Shara – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
MV 0 #19 1 644
MV Girls 0 #28 8 2,021
KZ 0 #92 3 1,452
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
IQ 0 #111 19 3,533
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ Girls 0 #148 600 11,303
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Sweden Girls 2008 #170 2 1,358
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
JM Girls 0 #245 15 7,507
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
KZ Girls 0 #263 58 5,862
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
Canada Girls 2003 #289 5 2,527
QA Girls 0 #289 28 15,378
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
BD Girls 0 #324 63 8,413
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PH Girls 0 #342 49 13,098
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
OM Girls 0 #368 29 15,987
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
France Girls 2020 #391 4 3,215
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #402 7 6,868
KW Girls 0 #405 111 19,177
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
AE Girls 0 #491 63 20,968
CO 0 #504 7 7,768
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
BH 0 #531 23 17,937
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
PS Girls 0 #539 9 10,981
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
IQ Boys 0 #554 114 13,071
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
SG Girls 0 #556 31 18,916
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BD Boys 0 #565 12 10,045
HK Girls 0 #567 49 16,104
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
BO Girls 0 #577 35 9,488
IL Girls 0 #596 22 11,648
IN Girls 0 #610 22 13,121
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
SA Girls 0 #723 213 25,931
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
NG Girls 0 #769 18 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #823 16 4,949
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
BR Girls 0 #844 98 12,708
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
MY Girls 0 #863 132 24,821
CO Girls 0 #869 213 16,140
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #880 104 5,561
PE Girls 0 #904 40 14,861
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
NL Girls 0 #923 33 5,933
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
EG Girls 0 #933 27 14,742
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MX Girls 0 #1,043 141 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,064 29 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,093 19 25,439
MA 0 #1,103 26 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,114 28 25,928
DZ 0 #1,146 31 20,130
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,245 202 9,415
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,518 97 28,008

Shara is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Canada
AE
AR

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People also ask about Shara

Shara is predominantly a girl's name.
Shara is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHAH-rah (/ˈʃɑːrə/),SHAR-uh (/ˈʃærə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sharra, Sharah, Sharae and Sharna.
Yes — Shara ranked #170 in Sweden in 2008, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Shara ranks highest in Sweden (#170 in 2008).
Shara's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #924 in 2014 to #912 in 2024 in United States.