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Shanta

Pronunciation
[Shan-ta]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Peaceful, tranquil
Origin
Indian

Shanta Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,112 baby girls have been named Shanta. The name peaked in 1978 with 360 US births that year (rank #518).

Top States for Shanta

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shanta births are: Texas (363), Illinois (360), New York (330).

Other Indian-Origin Names Like Shanta

If you like Shanta's Indian origin, consider these related names: Aahan, Aaleahya, Aanjay, Aarthi, Aarush. Browse all Indian names →

6-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Shanta's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.

Quick Facts About Shanta

286
Indian baby names in our dictionary
216
Indian female names
322
6-letter S-names in our dictionary
481
S-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Shantae Beautifull Woman Filling With Her Beauty Female African

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Compare Shanta to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shanta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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