Girl · #7,679 in 2026

Shetal

Current Rank
#7,679
Peak Rank
#7,679 (1974)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
1974
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#7679
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shetal

Shetal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 6 Shetals were born — ranking #7,679 that year. As of 2026, Shetal ranks #7,679 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Shetals 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 Shetal most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • India
    44%
  • United States
    26%
  • United Kingdom
    14%
  • Canada
    9%
  • FJ
    6%

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

Names that sound like Shetal

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

  • Shuttle
  • Shittle
  • Shadle
  • Chital
  • Settle
  • Chattel
  • Letal
  • Gtl
  • Setal
  • Zettel
  • Cheetal
  • Setl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shetal

What does the name Shetal mean?
Shetal 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 Shetal in 2026?
In 2026, Shetal ranks #7,679 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Shetal most popular?
Shetal reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #7,679 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Shetal a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shetal is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shetal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shetal include Idena, Lafayette, Senetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shetal

Shetal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Shetal's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #7,679. Use the chart and map above to compare Shetal'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.