Unisex nameCurrently #17,250 in the USSteady
Sha
//ˈʃɑ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19893 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sha |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Sha through the decades
- Sha peaked in 1989, when 40 babies were named Sha in the US.
- The 1970s were Sha's strongest decade, averaging 24 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2024), use of Sha has fallen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sha currently ranks #17,250 in the US and is holding steady.