Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Sharayah since 1985
Babies named Sharayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 248 |
| 1990s | 264 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sharayah is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1985. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, but has since been falling in usage, remaining outside the top 1000. The name's formation likely reflects the trend of creating distinctive names with the 'Sh-' sound and the popular '-ayah' suffix seen in names like Alayah and Amayah. Because it has never been common, Sharayah has no strong association with any particular U.S. state. Its rarity gives it a unique feel, though its exact derivation remains unclear.
Sharayah first appears in U.S. records in 1985, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling of Sarah (Hebrew meaning 'princess') or a combination of the popular prefix 'Sh-' with the fashionable '-ayah' suffix. The name saw a small peak in 1987 but has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Ray, Raya
Sibling names for Sharayah
Names that share Sharayah's style, for a brother or sister.
