Shraga

Shraga - A very unique male name

Shraga appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #2034. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shraga and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shraga? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shraga. The baby boy name Shraga was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2364 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shraga peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2019.

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Shraga is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shraga is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #687 - and is the least popular in New York at position #687.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shraga is where you live.

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Shraga origin and meaning

Yiddish, from Aramaic

From Aramaic shraga, 'candle, lamp, light' — a traditional Jewish name, often paired as Shraga Feivel

Shraga is an old Ashkenazi name from the Aramaic word for a candle or lamp, familiar from Talmudic tradition. It has been recorded in US data since 1973, almost entirely in Orthodox Jewish communities, and reached its US peak in 2023. Outside those communities it is essentially unknown.

Attested etymology

Shraga is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Shraga, pop culture references for the name Shraga and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shraga

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shraga, sorted by popularity.

Sergio / Syrus / Shreyas / Sarkis / Serge / Serjio / Suraj / Sirius / Sergey / Saharsh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Shraga

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shraga a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shraga?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SHRAH-gah · /ˈʃɹɑɡə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Shrage — A simplified spelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A name of deep traditional resonance — light — used within a community where it needs no explanation at all.

Worth knowing

• Outside Orthodox communities, the shr- opening and spelling will be unfamiliar.