Shaleta
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Shaleta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 107 babies have been named Shaleta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaleta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,374 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,374
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shaleta
Shaleta is a girl name .
Shaleta is currently ranked #22,374 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaleta include Sha, Shal, Shaly, Shalie, Eta, Etay, Etaie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shaleta include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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