girl's name
Shanteka
shan-TEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 36
Shanteka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 8 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 1993, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shanteka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 14 |
How Popular Is Shanteka?
In 1993, Shanteka was given to 8 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 Shanteka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanteka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanteka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanteka
- English shan-TEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Shanteka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanteka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanteka
How popular is the name Shanteka?
In 1993, Shanteka was given to 8 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 Shanteka a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanteka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanteka?
Shanteka has 3 syllables.
When was Shanteka most popular?
Shanteka peaked in 1993, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.