Sharicka
A feminine variant of the African name Shariyka meaning "the beloved woman".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Sharicka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharicka today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharicka births was 1987 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharicka. 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
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
1987
15 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1993 SSA rank
#13,161
Tracked since 1977
Census
Sharicka in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 160 people with the first name Sharicka, which placed it at #43,806 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,806
National first-name rank
People counted
160
160 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sharicka
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sharicka is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sharicka described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sharicka at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.8% · 150
- Two or more races2.5% · 4
- White1.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Popularity
Sharicka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharicka from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Sharicka remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharicka 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 Sharicka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharicka
The name Sharicka is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "shara," which means "to begin" or "to commence," suggesting a connection to new beginnings or fresh starts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharicka can be found in ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to individuals who embarked on significant spiritual journeys or undertook meaningful endeavors. The name's association with new beginnings and personal growth might have contributed to its inclusion in these historical texts.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sharicka. One such individual was Sharicka bint Al-Khayyam (1048-1131), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry. Her work helped pave the way for advancements in mathematics and science during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable Sharicka was Sharicka al-Andalusiyyah (1165-1234), a celebrated poet and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). Her poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the natural world, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
In the 13th century, Sharicka bint Abi al-Hasan (1220-1285) gained prominence as a prominent Islamic jurist and legal scholar. Her interpretations of Islamic law and her advocacy for women's rights within the legal system made her a pioneering figure in her field.
During the 15th century, Sharicka al-Malikah (1438-1512) rose to prominence as a skilled diplomat and negotiator. She played a crucial role in brokering peace treaties and facilitating diplomatic relations between various kingdoms and empires in the Middle East and North Africa.
In more recent times, Sharicka al-Khalili (1901-1988) was a renowned Egyptian archaeologist and Egyptologist. Her groundbreaking excavations and research into ancient Egyptian civilizations shed new light on the history and culture of the region, earning her international recognition and numerous accolades.
While these are just a few examples, the name Sharicka has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Sharicka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharicka 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
Sharicka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharicka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharicka 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Sharicka a common name?
We classify Sharicka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharicka most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharicka was 1987, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharicka is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sharicka in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 160 people with the name Sharicka, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,806 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sharicka in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sharicka?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sharicka leans strongly female. 162 people counted with this name were female (98.2%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sharicka?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sharicka is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sharicka most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sharicka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (150 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sharicka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharicka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharicka 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.
Is Sharicka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharicka in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sharicka can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people share the name Sharicka?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.