Shantel
Shantel is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,788 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
Shantel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 10,252 babies have been named Shantel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantel is past its peak , currently ranked #16,788 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,788
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Shantel is also used as a boy name, ranked #27990.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shantel
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About the Name Shantel
Shantel is a girl name .
Is Shantel a boy or girl name? Shantel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,788 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,990. Shantel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shantel is currently ranked #16,788 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantel include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantel 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