Sand or gauze; also a short form of Sharon
In Chinese, Sha often refers to sand or fine gauze depending on the character used. In Western contexts, it is frequently used as a diminutive of names like Sharon, meaning 'plain', or as a modern rhythmic invention.
Less common today
Sha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,483 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Olympic track and field athlete
