Shraga
About Shraga
Shraga is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light' or 'candle.' Primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, it appears in rabbinic literature and has been passed down through generations. Traditionally, Shraga is sometimes given to boys born during Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights) or other light-associated celebrations. While relatively uncommon outside Jewish communities, the name carries deep religious and cultural significance. In Israel and among observant Jewish families worldwide, Shraga maintains steady usage, valued for its spiritual symbolism of illumination, knowledge, and divine presence. The name often appears as Feivel or Feivish in Yiddish, which are considered equivalents.
Pronounced SHRAH-guh.
As of October 2026, Shraga ranked #3369 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3168 in 2023.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,375 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | #4,382 | 23 | 12 |
| 2016 | #3,507 | 32 | 16.9 |
| 2017 | #3,970 | 27 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | #4,716 | 21 | 11.6 |
| 2019 | #4,779 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | #3,402 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #4,475 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | #3,523 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #3,168 | 39 | 22.8 |
| 2024 | #3,197 | 38 | 22.1 |
| 2025 | #3,369 | 35 | 20.5 |