Girl · #10,271 in 2026

Shaleta

Name: Popularity of the name Shaleta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaleta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,271

Peak Rank

#6,277 (1988)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1991

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#6277

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaleta

Shaleta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 12 Shaletas were born — ranking #6,277 that year. As of 2026, Shaleta ranks #10,271 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 107 Shaletas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Shaleta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaleta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shelta
Loleta
Ruleta
Shallot
Shallots
Charlotta
Shayla
Shoulda
Jollity
Sheltie
Shelty
Sholto

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaleta

What does the name Shaleta mean?

Shaleta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaleta in 2026?

In 2026, Shaleta ranks #10,271 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaleta most popular?

Shaleta reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #6,277 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Shaleta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaleta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shaleta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaleta include Jency, Darchelle, Stephanine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaleta

Shaleta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Shaleta's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #6,277. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaleta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.