Sharena
A unique feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 493 living Americans carry the first name Sharena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharena today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharena births was 1985 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharena. 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
493
~ 1 in 695,242 Americans
Peak year
1985
55 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2003 SSA rank
#15,453
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Sharena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharena 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 250 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
Sharena 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 Sharena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, Texas, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Sharena, while New York, North Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharena
The name Sharena is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sharen," which means "golden" or "radiant." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to around the 5th century BCE, during the height of the Vedic period in ancient India.
In Hindu mythology, Sharena was the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, known for her enchanting beauty and grace. She is mentioned in various ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, where she is often depicted as a celestial dancer who entertained the gods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharena is found in the Brihat Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text on astrology and architecture written by the renowned scholar Varahamihira in the 6th century CE. In this text, Sharena is listed as a suitable name for a girl born under certain astrological circumstances.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sharena. One of the most famous was Sharena Samkara (1010 CE - 1089 CE), a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian who played a pivotal role in reviving and propagating the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Sharena Devi (1425 CE - 1501 CE), a legendary warrior princess from the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was renowned for her bravery and martial skills, and her exploits have been celebrated in various folk tales and ballads.
In the realm of literature, Sharena Gupta (1865 CE - 1932 CE) was a celebrated Bengali author and social reformer who wrote extensively on women's rights and education. Her works played a significant role in shaping the Bengal Renaissance movement of the 19th century.
More recently, Sharena Dutt (1920 CE - 2003 CE) was an influential Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in reviving and promoting the Odissi dance form, one of the eight classical dance styles of India, and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor, in 1992.
Sharena Rani (1945 CE - 2022 CE) was a prominent Indian actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films throughout the 1960s and 1970s. She was particularly known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters on screen.
People
Sharena + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Sharena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 493 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharena 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 695,242 US residents.
Is Sharena a common name?
We classify Sharena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 523 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharena most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharena was 1985, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharena is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharena 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.