Girl · #8,060 in 2026

Shenetha

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

Current Rank

#8,060

Peak Rank

#5,543 (1971)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

1979

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#5543

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shenetha

Shenetha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 9 Shenethas were born — ranking #5,543 that year. As of 2026, Shenetha ranks #8,060 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Shenethas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shenetha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shenetha 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 Shenetha

What does the name Shenetha mean?

Shenetha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shenetha in 2026?

In 2026, Shenetha ranks #8,060 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shenetha most popular?

Shenetha reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #5,543 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Shenetha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shenetha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shenetha include Dulcy, Sonie, Antinette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shenetha

Shenetha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Shenetha's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #5,543. Use the chart and map above to compare Shenetha'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.