A modern variation of Shari or Sharon
Sharay is a modern American name likely created as a phonetic variation of Shari or Sharon. While its exact roots are difficult to pin down, it is often associated with the Hebrew word for 'plain' or 'flat land,' referring to the fertile Sharon plain in Israel. It gained some usage in the mid-20th century alongside other 'Sha-' prefixed names.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Sharay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).