girl's name
Shaleta
shuh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 107
Shaleta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shaleta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 7 |
How Popular Is Shaleta?
In 1991, Shaleta was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shaleta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaleta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaleta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaleta
- English shuh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shaleta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaleta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaleta
How popular is the name Shaleta?
In 1991, Shaleta was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shaleta a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaleta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaleta?
Shaleta has 3 syllables.
When was Shaleta most popular?
Shaleta peaked in 1988, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.