Shari
Shari: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shari
- A diminutive of the female given name Sharon, variant of Sherry.
How popular is Shari?
Since 1880, 40,927 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Shari (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #142 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #2875 in 1961. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shari FAQ
What does the name Shari mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Sharon, variant of Sherry.
How popular is the name Shari?
Since 1880, 40,927 girls and 46 boys in the U.S. have been named Shari (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #142 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #2875 in 1961. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shari a boy or girl name?
Shari is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 40,927 girls and 46 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.