Girl · #8,060 in 2026

Shantha

Current Rank
#8,060
Peak Rank
#8,060 (1979)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1979
First Year
1979
Last Year
1979
Peak Year
#8060
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shantha

Shantha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 7 Shanthas were born — ranking #8,060 that year. As of 2026, Shantha ranks #8,060 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Shanthas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Where is Shantha most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • LK
    75%
  • QA
    12%
  • KW
    9%
  • BH
    3%
  • OM
    2%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Shantha

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shantha

What does the name Shantha mean?
Shantha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shantha in 2026?
In 2026, Shantha ranks #8,060 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Shantha most popular?
Shantha reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #8,060 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Shantha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shantha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shantha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shantha include Lovisa, Alitha, Bandi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Lovisa
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Alitha
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Bandi
Peak #8060
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Starlite
Peak #8060
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Cezanne
Peak #8060
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Kurtis
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Treka
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Tilisa
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About the name Shantha

Shantha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Shantha's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #8,060. Use the chart and map above to compare Shantha'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.