Sharisa is an uncommon yet captivating female given name of American origin. It was coined by author Frank Yerby for his 1958 novel 'The Foxes of Harrow', and has since been adopted by some as a unique choice for a daughter's name. The name Sharisa is believed to have been inspired by the Spanish word 'sharisa', meaning 'small rose' or 'shrub rose'. This floral association lends an air of delicate beauty to the name, while its uniqueness makes it stand out among more common choices.
Sharisa's popularity peaked in the late 70s and early 80s with over 6 births per year, reaching its highest point of 10 births in 1979. However, it seems to have waned since then, with only a few years seeing more than 5 births each decade up until 2002.