NAME PROFILE
Shari
Shari is a name with several meanings across different cultures. In Arabic, it means 'a river,' while in Hebrew, it is derived from 'Sharon,' referring to a fertile plain. The name carries a sense of beauty and tranquility, often associated with natural landscapes.
Key Stats
| Total births | 40,973 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1936 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 22%TX — 19%OH — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Shari Lewis (Puppeteer and ventriloquist, known for *Lamb Chop*) · Shari Arison (Businesswoman and philanthropist) · Shari Redstone (Business executive, Vice Chair of ViacomCBS) · Shari Sebbens (Actress, known for *The Sapphires*) · Shari McGowan (Author and poet)
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