Shanta
Shanta: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Shanta?
Since 1880, 5,112 girls and 142 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanta (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #518 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #2554 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shanta FAQ
How popular is the name Shanta?
Since 1880, 5,112 girls and 142 boys in the U.S. have been named Shanta (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #518 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #2554 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shanta a boy or girl name?
Shanta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,112 girls and 142 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).