Shanitra
Shanitra is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,469 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
Shanitra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 273 babies have been named Shanitra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanitra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,469 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,469
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shanitra
Shanitra is a girl name .
Shanitra is currently ranked #34,469 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanitra include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanitra 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