Sharanda
A feminine name of unknown origin though sometimes associated with Sanskrit meaning "glory".
Name Census estimates that about 398 living Americans carry the first name Sharanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharanda today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharanda births was 1982 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharanda. 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
398
~ 1 in 861,192 Americans
Peak year
1982
26 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,035
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Sharanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharanda from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 169 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharanda 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 Sharanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharandas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharanda
The name Sharanda is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The earliest known reference to this name can be found in the Vedic scriptures, where it was used to refer to a celestial nymph or a divine feminine spirit.
In Sanskrit, the name Sharanda is derived from the words "shar" meaning arrow and "anda" meaning egg or seed. This combination of words suggests a meaning related to fertility, new beginnings, and the potential for growth and abundance. The name was often associated with the goddess of fertility, Shakti, who was revered in Hindu mythology.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sharanda was a princess from the Maurya Dynasty, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. She was known for her beauty, grace, and patronage of the arts. Another notable figure was Sharanda Devi, a 16th-century poet and mystic from Bengal, whose works explored themes of love, devotion, and spiritual enlightenment.
In the 7th century CE, a Buddhist monk named Sharanda Kirti was celebrated for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism throughout Central Asia. He was known for his wisdom, compassion, and his ability to bridge cultural divides through his teachings.
During the Mughal Empire in India, there was a renowned courtier and advisor named Sharanda Khan, who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He was respected for his diplomatic skills and his ability to navigate the complex political landscape of the time.
In more recent history, Sharanda Jones was an American civil rights activist and educator who played a pivotal role in the desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the 1950s. Her courage and determination helped pave the way for equal educational opportunities for students of all races.
While the name Sharanda may have evolved over time and taken on various cultural influences, its roots can be traced back to the rich tapestry of ancient Indian history and mythology, where it was associated with themes of fertility, new beginnings, and the divine feminine energy.
People
Sharanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharanda 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
Sharanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 398 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharanda 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 861,192 US residents.
Is Sharanda a common name?
We classify Sharanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 431 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharanda was 1982, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharanda is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharanda 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.