UK girl's name
Sherona
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Sharon and Rhona.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sherona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sherona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Sherona is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sherona. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sherona ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Sherona.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sherona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sherona mean?
The name Sherona is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Shri," which means "radiant" or "prosperous," and the suffix "na," which is a common feminine ending in many Indian names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherona can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In the epic, Sherona is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a kingdom in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sherona has been borne by various notable figures in Indian history. One such figure was Sherona Devi, a 16th-century Indian queen who ruled over the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. She was renowned for her political acumen and her patronage of the arts and literature during her reign.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Sherona Qureshi, a 17th-century Sufi mystic and poet from the Mughal Empire. Her poems and spiritual writings, which explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, were highly influential in the Sufi tradition of that era.
In more modern times, Sherona Khanna was a prominent Indian actress and dancer who gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s for her roles in several popular Bollywood films. She was celebrated for her graceful dance performances and her ability to portray diverse characters on screen.
Another notable figure with the name Sherona is Sherona Winer, an Israeli author and poet who rose to prominence in the late 20th century. Her works, which often explored themes of identity, diaspora, and the human condition, earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
While the name Sherona may not be as widely popular as some other Indian names, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. Its connection to ancient Sanskrit roots and its appearance in literary and historical records over the centuries speak to its enduring appeal and the reverence it has garnered among its bearers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sherona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sherona 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 | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sherona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sherona in the UK right now?
In 2005, Sherona was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sherona most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Sherona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sherona?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Sharon and Rhona.
How many people are called Sherona in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sherona 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.