Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharna since 1956
Babies named Sharna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956, a time when creative name variants were becoming popular. It reached its peak usage in 1972, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory is stable, indicating consistent but rare use over the decades. While the etymology is uncertain, the name likely draws from the well-known name Sharon or the Irish Sharn, reflecting a trend of blending and adapting existing names to create fresh-sounding alternatives. Despite its rarity, Sharna carries a gentle phonetic appeal and has seen sporadic use across the United States, with no concentration in any particular state.
Sharna likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a variant of names like Sharon (derived from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, meaning 'plain' or 'field') or as a feminine form of the Irish name Sharn. Its usage is primarily modern and English, with no clear ancient root. The name gained modest popularity in the 1970s, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Shari
Variants: Sharnah, Sharna
Sibling names for Sharna
Names that share Sharna's style, for a brother or sister.
