Shanta

Q: Is Shanta a boy or girl name?

Shanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #21052, and as a girl name it ranks #64280.

Q: How popular is the name Shanta?

Shanta is ranked #21052 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #21,052 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shanta is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Shanta often also consider Bengt, Jawhar, Ayodele .

Popularity Over Time

#21,052

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,052
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shannon #2609

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shanie

Middle Name Ideas

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Shanta Nathan

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Shanta Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

Shanta is also used as a girl name, ranked #64280.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanta

Is Shanta a boy or girl name?

Shanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21052. As a girl name, it is ranked #64280. Shanta is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Shanta?

Shanta is currently ranked #21052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shanta?

Common nicknames for Shanta include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie.

Is Shanta a common or rare name?

Shanta is an uncommon name, ranked #21052 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shanta

Shanta is a boy name .

Is Shanta a boy or girl name? Shanta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,280. Shanta is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shanta is currently ranked #21,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Shanta include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.