Sharia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sh-ahr-ee-ah
Origin: Unspecified
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Sharia symbolizes 'guidance and righteousness'.

Shariah refers to a comprehensive system of divine guidance in Islam, encompassing ethical, moral, and legal dimensions, rather than being limited to Islamic law, guidance, and regulations. It has been used as a given name, particularly in Muslim communities, to signify the adherence to Islamic principles. The use of the name Shariah has fluctuated in popularity over the years, peaking in 2009 with 49 occurrences per million births in the United States. Despite its varying popularity, the name remains significant as it reflects the importance of Islamic law and guidance in the lives of Muslims.

Sharia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sharia is currently #27053 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sharia is currently #15542 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Sharia is currently #13227 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Sharia is currently #7558 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sharia is currently #13583 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sharia is currently #7753 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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