UK girl's name
Sherene
A feminine Arabic name meaning "noble" or "splendid".
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.
Sherene is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sherene popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Sherene. 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
- • Sherene ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 girls were registered as Sherene.
- • Sherene ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sherene as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
1999
Births in 1999
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Sherene mean?
The name Sherene is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine form of the name Shirin, which means "sweet" or "lovable" in Persian. The name is thought to have originated in the 7th century during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and scientific advancements in the Middle East.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shirin can be found in the Persian epic poem "Khosrow and Shirin," written by the renowned poet Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century. The poem tells the love story between the Sassanid king Khosrow II and the Armenian princess Shirin, whose name literally means "sweet."
The name Sherene gained popularity in the Middle East and spread to other regions through trade and cultural exchange. In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sherene Isfahani, also known as Fakhr al-Nisa, was a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher who lived in Isfahan, Iran.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Sherene was also used by members of the royal family. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Sherene Murad, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Murad III. She is known for her philanthropic work and her efforts in promoting education and cultural development.
In more recent history, the name Sherene has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Sherene Razack (born 1955), a Canadian scholar and activist known for her work on racial and gender issues. 2. Sherene Seikaly (born 1972), an American historian and author who specializes in the Middle East. 3. Sherene Idriss (born 1978), a Lebanese-American actress and model. 4. Sherene Ismail (born 1978), an Egyptian singer and actress. 5. Sherene Cadogan (born 1980), a Trinidadian-American writer and editor.
While the name Sherene has its roots in the Middle East and Persian culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and the enduring appeal of names with deep historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sherene over time
The chart below shows babies named Sherene registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sherene, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1999, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherene by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sherene 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 | #3250 | 12 | 3 |
Geography
Where Sherene is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sherene. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sherene ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
Across the UK
Sherene in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#641 in 1992
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Sherene: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sherene in the UK right now?
In 1999, Sherene was ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sherene most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Sherene in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sherene?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "noble" or "splendid".
How many people are called Sherene in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Sherene across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Sherene most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sherene ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #641 in 1992. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.