girl's name
Shanta
SHAHN-tuh
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 5,257
Shanta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 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.
- Shanta is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1978, when 378 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shanta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 302 |
| 1970s | 2,077 |
| 1980s | 2,076 |
| 1990s | 646 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Shanta?
In 2014, Shanta was given to 5 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.
Where Shanta Is Used
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 Shanta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanta
- Pronunciation SHAHN-tuh
Sibling Names for Shanta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanta
How popular is the name Shanta?
In 2014, Shanta was given to 5 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 Shanta a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanta?
Shanta has 2 syllables.
When was Shanta most popular?
Shanta peaked in 1978, when 378 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.