Sharayah

Meaning of Sharayah

Sharayah, pronounced shuh-RAY-uh (/ʃəˈreɪə/), is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-1980s, finding niche popularity in California’s Latino communities. Its roots trace to the Arabic term shariʿah, meaning “path” or “law,” while its phonetic echo of the Hebrew name Sarah, “princess,” highlights a fusion of cultural influences. California birth records first registered Sharayah in 1986 with seven newborns at rank 336, repeating that figure and rank in 1987. Usage rose to nine instances in 1988 (rank 351), dipped to five in 1989 (rank 375), then peaked at ten in 1990 (rank 383) before settling at nine in 1991 (rank 388). Although Sharayah never breached the national top 300, its distinctive sound and cross-cultural resonance secured a modest but consistent presence among Spanish-speaking families. This pattern reflects broader Latin-American naming trends of the era, which favored unique, globally inspired choices. Today, Sharayah remains a distinctive option that combines Arabic and Hebrew roots with a Latin inflection.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as shuh-RAY-uh (/ʃəˈreɪə/)

• Sharae