Shantaja

Shantaja is a girl baby name. Ranked #52,606 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.

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Girl Name #52,606 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Shantaja is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shantaja often also consider Taiah, Khaniyah, Faduma .

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Historical Record

Shantaja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.

Over 10 babies have been named Shantaja in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Shantaja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,606 for girl names in the US .

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#52,606
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#52,606
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Shannon #1866 Shanaya #2103 Shania #2602 Shanvi #4162 Shana #4271

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shanie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shantaja

Is Shantaja a boy or girl name?
Shantaja is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Shantaja?
Shantaja is currently ranked #52606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Shantaja?
Common nicknames for Shantaja include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie.
Is Shantaja a common or rare name?
Shantaja is an uncommon name, ranked #52606 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Shantaja?
Shantaja pairs well with Taiah, Khaniyah, Faduma, Myja in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Shantaja?
Related spellings include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi.

About the Name Shantaja

Shantaja is a girl name .

Shantaja is currently ranked #52,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shantaja include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shantaja 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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