Shantha
Shantha is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,924 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
Shantha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 7 babies have been named Shantha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,924 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,924
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shantha
Shantha is a girl name .
Shantha is currently ranked #21,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantha include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantha 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