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UK girl's name

Sharai

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the recompensed or the rewarded".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sharai is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Sharai is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sharai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sharai ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Sharai.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Sharai mean?

The name Sharai is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is thought to have roots in the ancient Hebrew word "shar," which means "prince" or "noble." The name likely emerged during the biblical times in the region of ancient Israel and the Middle East.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharai can be found in the Book of Esther from the Hebrew Bible. In this text, Sharai is mentioned as one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus. This reference dates back to around the 5th century BCE.

Throughout history, the name Sharai has been borne by several notable individuals. One example is Sharai ben Yitzchak, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 11th century CE. He is known for his work on the principles of Jewish faith and his contributions to the field of Jewish philosophy.

Another prominent figure with the name Sharai was Sharai ben Shalom, a Jewish rabbi and scholar from the 16th century. He was born in Safed, Palestine, and is renowned for his commentary on the Torah and his teachings on Kabbalah, the mystical branch of Judaism.

In more recent times, Sharai Siemens was a German artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1875, she is celebrated for her intricate and detailed sculptures, many of which depicted scenes from Greek mythology.

Additionally, Sharai Virabhadra Rao was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1886 and actively participated in protests and civil disobedience campaigns against British colonial rule.

While the name Sharai is not as common today as some other names, it has a rich historical legacy spanning various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew roots, and it has been carried by notable figures across different fields, including religion, philosophy, art, and politics.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Sharai by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5876 3 1

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FAQ

Sharai: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sharai in the UK right now?

In 2012, Sharai was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sharai most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Sharai in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sharai?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "the recompensed or the rewarded".

How many people are called Sharai in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sharai across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.