Sharma
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 434 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Hindi.
Sharma is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit śarman meaning 'joy,' 'shelter,' or 'comfort.' Traditionally a Hindu surname associated with Brahmin families, Sharma has also been used as a given name across South Asian communities.
Sharma carries the auspicious Sanskrit meaning of joy and divine protection — a name that is simultaneously a blessing. As a given name for girls, it has a gentle, flowing quality that feels both culturally rooted and quietly beautiful.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sharma's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Sharma follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sharma's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sharma has 41+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1935.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 134 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 121 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 89 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 52 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | — |
The Story of Sharma
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Sharma is a Gen X staple. Girls named Sharma are most likely born between 1959 and 1979.
How rare is Sharma?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sharma is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1935, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 134 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sharma by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Sharma per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(41 years, 1935–1983)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 9 | #7179 |
| 1982 | 6 | #10270 |
| 1981 | 6 | #10157 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5846 |
| 1979 | 7 | #8835 |
| 1978 | 8 | #7517 |
| 1977 | 9 | #6782 |
| 1976 | 10 | #5959 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5109 |
| 1974 | 19 | #3531 |
| 1973 | 8 | #6548 |
| 1972 | 22 | #3042 |
| 1971 | 23 | #3043 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3843 |
| 1969 | 24 | #2761 |
| 1968 | 13 | #3961 |
| 1967 | 14 | #3619 |
| 1966 | 8 | #5203 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4155 |
| 1964 | 9 | #4941 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1935–1983