Electra vs Shasta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Electra

Girl #10,284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"amber, shining, bright"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,284
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Elec

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Shasta

Girl #10,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"three-peaked mountain"

Origin: Shasta (Indigenous)

Cultural Roots

American Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,336
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shay, Shas

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Popularity Comparison

Electra Rank #10,284
Shasta Rank #10,336

Electra is more popular, ranked #10284 vs #10336 for Shasta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Electra ___

  • Electra Rose
  • Electra Jade
  • Electra Vivienne
  • Electra Mae
  • Electra Grace
  • Electra Clio

Shasta ___

  • Shasta Lynn
  • Shasta Marie
  • Shasta Dawn
  • Shasta River
  • Shasta Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Electra

Orestes Iphigenia Cassandra Penelope Lysander

If you choose Shasta

Sierra Dakota Sequoia Cascade Willow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electra or Shasta more popular?

Electra is more popular, ranked #10284 compared to Shasta at #10336 in the United States.

What do Electra and Shasta mean?

Electra means "amber, shining, bright" (Ancient Greek origin). Shasta means "three-peaked mountain" (Shasta (Indigenous) origin).

Are Electra and Shasta boy or girl names?

Electra is primarily a girl name. Shasta is primarily a girl name.

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