Shanta
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shanta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 142 babies have been named Shanta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,052 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,052
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shanta
Shanta is a boy name .
Is Shanta a boy or girl name? Shanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,280. Shanta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shanta is currently ranked #21,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanta include Sha, Shan, Shany, Shanie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanta include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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