Sharae
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 1,225 living Americans carry the first name Sharae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharae today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharae births was 1991 (96 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 279,799 Americans
Peak year
1991
96 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2016 SSA rank
#15,947
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Sharae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharae from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 535 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sharae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Sharae, while Tennessee, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharae
The name Sharae is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, where it was likely used as a feminine name during the medieval period.
One possible origin of the name Sharae could be from the Arabic word "shar'a," which means "law" or "path." In this context, the name Sharae may have been associated with concepts of righteousness, guidance, or adherence to religious or moral principles.
Alternatively, some scholars suggest that Sharae may derive from the Arabic word "shara'a," meaning "to begin" or "to initiate." This interpretation could imply that the name signifies a new beginning, a fresh start, or a sense of renewal.
While the name Sharae does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that variations or similar spellings were used in the region during the early Islamic era.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sharae are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as historical records from the region may be limited or inconsistent in their spelling and documentation of names.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sharae, although their fame or significance may have been relatively localized or regional.
One example is Sharae al-Din al-Qazwini, a Persian scholar and writer who lived in the 13th century and authored works on geography, astronomy, and Islamic theology.
Another figure is Sharae al-Daulah, a Persian princess and daughter of the Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan, who lived in the 11th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, there was Sharae Khan, a prominent Afghan military leader and governor who served under the Mughal Empire and played a role in the conquest of Bengal.
Sharae Banu was a renowned female poet and calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire, who lived in the 17th century and was celebrated for her literary contributions and artistic skills.
Lastly, Sharae al-Manar was an Egyptian scholar and reformist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his work in reviving Islamic thought and promoting modernization.
While these examples showcase the historical presence of the name Sharae across different regions and time periods, it is important to note that the availability and accuracy of historical records may vary, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive account of all individuals who bore this name throughout history.
People
Sharae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 279,799 US residents.
Is Sharae a common name?
We classify Sharae as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,289 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharae most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharae was 1991, when 96 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharae is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.