Shera

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How to Pronounce Shera

Pronounced SHEE-ruh /ˈʃiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: Shera is most often read as a variant of the Hebrew Shira, 'song' or 'poetry', though some families used it simply as a short, pretty modern name. Its 1980s peak also coincides with the cartoon warrior She-Ra, a likely style nudge.Low

In 30 seconds: Shera is usually a form of Hebrew Shira, 'song' (said 'SHEE-ruh') — with a 1980s boost from the cartoon She-Ra.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningShera is most often read as a variant of the Hebrew Shira, 'song' or 'poetry', though some families used it simply as a short, pretty modern name. Its 1980s peak also coincides with the cartoon warrior She-Ra, a likely style nudge.

U.S. rank (2013)#16255 ↘ Falling

2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shera is best explained as a variant of the Hebrew Shira, 'song' or 'poetry', a meaning many parents intend. It has a long, thin American record going back to the 1930s, so it is not purely a modern coinage — but its 1986 peak lines up with She-Ra, the sword-wielding heroine of a popular mid-eighties cartoon, which likely lent it a burst of visibility.

That combination — an old, quiet Hebrew-linked name catching a brief cartoon-era lift — gives Shera an unusual profile. Two bright syllables keep it fresh-sounding. It is not part of the mainstream vintage revival, and we note the She-Ra tie as a style association rather than a source of the name.

Did you know? Shera peaked in 1986, the same window the animated She-Ra: Princess of Power was on air — a plausible pop-culture nudge behind the name's small crest.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Shera — Likely variant of Hebrew Shira 'song'; She-Ra cartoon style link; 1986 peak

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shera mean?

Shera is generally a variant of the Hebrew Shira, meaning 'song' or 'poetry'; some families used it as a short modern name.

How do you pronounce Shera?

It's said SHEE-ruh /ˈʃiː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shera a boy or girl name?

Shera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shera?

Shera saw a small mid-eighties high point and has been an uncommon choice otherwise.