Girl · #13,154 in 2026

Sharah

Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text. The term is traditionally applied to the interpretation of Biblical works. In modern usage, exegesis can involve critical interpretations of virtually any text, including not just religious texts but also philosophy, literature, or virtually any other genre of writing.

Current Rank
#13,154
Peak Rank
#4,161 (1981)
Total Babies
231
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
2000
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#4161
Peak Rank
231
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sharah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text. The term is traditionally applied to the interpretation of Biblical works. In modern usage, exegesis can involve critical interpretations of virtually any text, including not just religious texts but also philosophy, literature, or virtually any other genre of writing.

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The Story of Sharah

Sharah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 18 Sharahs were born — ranking #4,161 that year. As of 2026, Sharah ranks #13,154 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 231 Sharahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sharah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sharah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharah

What does the name Sharah mean?
Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text. The term is traditionally applied to the interpretation of Biblical works. In modern usage, exegesis can involve critical interpretations of virtually any text, including not just religious texts but also philosophy, literature, or virtually any other genre of writing.
How popular is Sharah in 2026?
In 2026, Sharah ranks #13,154 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sharah most popular?
Sharah reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #4,161 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sharah most popular?
Sharah has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sharah.
Is Sharah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sharah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sharah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sharah include Lyndy, Chistina, Shauntell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sharah

Sharah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 231 births in the dataset. Sharah's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #4,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Sharah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.