Sepia vs Shantana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sepia

Girl #61,280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Modern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,280
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sep

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Popularity Comparison

Sepia Rank #61,280
Shantana Rank #61,286

Sepia is more popular, ranked #61280 vs #61286 for Shantana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sepia ___

  • Sepia June
  • Sepia Rose
  • Sepia Wren

Shantana ___

  • Shantana Marie
  • Shantana Nicole
  • Shantana Denise
  • Shantana Renee
  • Shantana Michelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sepia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sepia or Shantana more popular?

Sepia is more popular, ranked #61280 compared to Shantana at #61286 in the United States.

What do Sepia and Shantana mean?

Sepia means "Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish" (Latin origin). Shantana means "peaceful (via Shanti/Sanskrit influence)" (American via Sanskrit origin).

Are Sepia and Shantana boy or girl names?

Sepia is primarily a girl name. Shantana is primarily a girl name.

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