Shantra
Shantra is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,379 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shantra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 14 babies have been named Shantra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,379 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,379
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shantra
Shantra is a girl name .
Shantra is currently ranked #16,379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantra include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantra include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis