Sharada is a unisex name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It means "the goddess of learning and arts" or "knowledge," reflecting its root 'sharda,' which signifies grace, mercy, and knowledge. The name Sharada is often associated with the concept of learning, wisdom, and artistic expression.
The name Sharada experienced varying popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 1970s to early 1980s and another peak in the mid-1990s. The highest number of births recorded was 8 in 1981. However, since the late 2000s, there has been a consistent decline in the popularity of this name, with only 5 births per year from 2006 to 2017.