UK girl's name
Sharaine
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble" or "born into nobility".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharaine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharaine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3900, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. 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.
Sharaine is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sharaine. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharaine ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Sharaine.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharaine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3900
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sharaine mean?
The name Sharaine is a relatively modern name that originated in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant or combination of the names Sharon and Raine, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
Sharon is a Hebrew name derived from the word "shârown," which means "plain" or "level ground." The name Sharon has biblical references, as it is mentioned in the Song of Songs and is associated with the fertile Sharon Plain in Israel. The earliest recorded use of the name Sharon dates back to ancient Hebrew texts.
Raine, on the other hand, is an English name that originates from the Old French word "reine," meaning "queen." It is also related to the French word "regne," which means "reign." The name Raine has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and has been a popular choice for both boys and girls.
The combination of these two names, Sharaine, seems to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a unique and creative way to blend the meanings and sounds of Sharon and Raine. However, there is limited historical information available about the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharaine or any significant figures who bore this name in the past.
One notable individual with the name Sharaine is Sharaine Rawlins, a British actress and singer born in 1969. She has appeared in various television shows and stage productions, including the West End musical "The Life."
Another person named Sharaine is Sharaine Stephens, an American educator and author born in the mid-20th century. She has written several books on education and personal development.
Sharaine Burgess is a former Australian rules football player who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League Women's competition in the early 2000s.
Sharaine Nicholson is a Jamaican-born American track and field athlete who competed in the high jump and won multiple medals at international competitions in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Sharaine Ferguson is a Canadian author and motivational speaker known for her work on personal growth and empowerment. She has published several books and has been a speaker at various events since the late 20th century.
While the name Sharaine is relatively uncommon, it has been used by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, although historical information on its earliest usage and notable bearers is limited.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sharaine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharaine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Sharaine
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sharaine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharaine in the UK right now?
In 1999, Sharaine was ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sharaine most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Sharaine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharaine?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble" or "born into nobility".
How many people are called Sharaine in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sharaine 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.