Honor, runaway, or a modern phonetic variant
Shardae is primarily used as a modern American phonetic variation of the Yoruba name Sade, which means 'honor confers a crown.' It may also be influenced by the French word 'échardé' or simply created as a rhythmic, stylish invention in the late 20th century. Its popularity peaked in the 1980s and 1990s.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shardae in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Shardae
Australian professional soccer player
