UK girl's name
Sherica
Feminine name possibly derived from similar names meaning "woman of success".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sherica is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sherica popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Sherica is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sherica. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sherica ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Sherica.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sherica as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sherica mean?
The name Sherica originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "sheri" meaning "wise" and "ca" meaning "woman". The name was initially used to denote a woman of great wisdom and intelligence.
In early Sumerian texts, the name Sherica is mentioned in reference to a renowned priestess and scholar who lived in the city-state of Uruk around 2500 BCE. She was known for her vast knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and the sciences of her time. Unfortunately, her exact name and details of her life have been lost to history.
The earliest recorded person with the name Sherica was a female poet and philosopher who lived in the ancient Greek city of Miletus around 600 BCE. Her name was Sherica of Miletus, and she was known for her works on the nature of the universe and the human condition. Some fragments of her writings have been preserved, but most of her works were lost over time.
In the 5th century BCE, there was a Sherica who was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the city of Alexandria in Egypt. She is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and developing new methods for calculating the movements of celestial bodies.
During the Roman era, there was a Sherica who was a prominent figure in the early Christian church. She was a scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Rome in the 3rd century CE. She wrote several treatises on Christian doctrine and played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
In the 9th century CE, there was a Sherica who was a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from the city of Baghdad. She was known for her work on metaphysics, logic, and the interpretation of Islamic scriptures. Her writings had a significant influence on the development of Islamic philosophy and theology.
While the name Sherica has been used throughout history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. Its ancient origins and association with wisdom, intelligence, and scholarship make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sherica by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sherica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sherica: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sherica in the UK right now?
In 2002, Sherica was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sherica most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Sherica in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sherica?
Feminine name possibly derived from similar names meaning "woman of success".
How many people are called Sherica in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sherica 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.