Sharis
A feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning "princess" or "little chick".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Sharis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharis today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharis births was 1986 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharis. 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
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
1986
10 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2008 SSA rank
#15,146
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Sharis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharis 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 59 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharis 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 Sharis 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 Sharis
The name Sharis originates from the Persian language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "shar," which means "king" or "ruler," and is often associated with royalty and nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharis can be found in the Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Sharis is mentioned as the name of a character, though details about their role or significance are scarce.
Throughout history, the name Sharis has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Sharis al-Din, a 13th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical tables.
Another prominent figure with the name Sharis was Sharis Khan, a 16th-century Mughal governor and military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire's territories in northern India.
In the realm of literature, Sharis Afshar was a 19th-century Persian poet and writer renowned for her lyrical compositions and influential works. Her poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on Persian literary traditions.
Moving forward in time, Sharis Mukhtar was a 20th-century Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's foreign minister from 1965 to 1966. He was instrumental in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a crucial period in its history.
Lastly, Sharis Javidpour is a contemporary Iranian-American artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in renowned galleries and museums around the world. Her creations often explore the intersection of cultural identities and personal narratives through various mediums.
While the name Sharis has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various parts of the world, making it a unique and diverse moniker with a rich historical background.
People
Sharis + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharis 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Sharis a common name?
We classify Sharis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 191 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharis most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharis was 1986, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharis is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharis 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.