Shraga
Shraga is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Candle, lamp, or light.
Origin and history
Shraga is a masculine name of Aramaic origin, traditionally used in Jewish communities, meaning 'candle' or 'light'. In the United States, it is a rare name, though usage has shown a slight uptick in recent years. It is often paired in double names as Shraga Feivel.
Popularity in the United States
733 babies in the United States have been named Shraga since 1880. It ranks #3943 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1726.
States where it is most popular
- NY (72.5 %)
- NJ (27.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 175 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Fun facts
- Shraga comes from the Aramaic word for candle or light, serving as a symbolic parallel to Hebrew names like Meir or Uri.
- It is frequently paired with the Yiddish name Feivel (Shraga Feivel) in Ashkenazi Jewish naming traditions.